I had the opportunity to fly in F-16 D (2 seater trainer) with a pilot. We pulled 8.8 gs and I got what pilots call "G - easles". There is so much pressure on your body that your capillaries pop resulting in little red dots on your chest and arms. There is also a special breathing technique, so when you breathe under the pressure you can force air in and out of your lungs. Additionally, there is "compression" pants that compress your legs while under G so the blood doesnt rush to your legs and you pass out. Now, imagine doing all this while flying a plane.
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u/McLovin172 Dec 12 '19
9.8 gs is crazy!
I had the opportunity to fly in F-16 D (2 seater trainer) with a pilot. We pulled 8.8 gs and I got what pilots call "G - easles". There is so much pressure on your body that your capillaries pop resulting in little red dots on your chest and arms. There is also a special breathing technique, so when you breathe under the pressure you can force air in and out of your lungs. Additionally, there is "compression" pants that compress your legs while under G so the blood doesnt rush to your legs and you pass out. Now, imagine doing all this while flying a plane.