*** Posted by run *** Hi Rapier In the danish airforce the applicants have to go through a lot of testing also. If you want to know more press the following link: <A HREF=''http://www.forsvaret.fvr.dk/english/flv/pilot.htm'' target=''_blank''>http://www.forsvaret.fvr.dk/english/flv/pilot.htm</A> run [Hello, I was wondering what ...

*** Posted by Rapier *** Hello, I was wondering what type of excercises are performed when being interviewed to join an airforce. Over here RAF pilots have to attend interviews with at least 2 members present at the interview. One asks the questions, while the other ticks a sheet relating to how well the person being intervied has done. They ...

*** Posted by Rapier *** Hi, I forgot to mention that if you are a pilot about to perform a high G manuver it is possible to obviously anticipate when the G will come on and the pilot can than begin his breathing and straining excercises well before the turn. This makes sure that the pilot is prepared to sustain longer G periods, but once again

*** Posted by run *** Hi Rapier Everything is perfect run [Hello Run, How's things? Good to see the site still up and running! Keep the good work up! Rapier]

*** Posted by Rapier *** Hi, I dont think Run will allow people to cheat in the AVTOP-100. I remember raising this question to Run a while ago and he assured me that it is not possible to do so. Hope that makes you feel better now. Rapier

*** Posted by Rapier *** Hello Run, How's things? Good to see the site still up and running! Keep the good work up! Rapier

*** Posted by Rapier *** Damn I wish I could read Danish! [hvordan skal være for at pilot]

*** Posted by Rapier *** Hi, I think that would depend on the individual pilot, his mental and physical abilities. Blackout and Redouts are potencially very dangerous for a pilot because unconsiousness occurrs for several seconds, but a pilot will always know his/her limits. I think the G-suits really help in this situation but they are ...

*** Posted by Rapier *** Hi Chris, I'm no expert on jet engine mechanics but the principle is quite simple. When extra fuel is mixed with the hot gases at the rear of the engine it is ignited and causes an extra power output because the gases are escaping more quickly and being burnt off. Once the afterburner kicks in and the gases are being ...

*** Posted by run *** Hi When using the term blackout it normally means that the pilot passes out, and it can take several seconds before he regains consiousness. After such an experience the pilot is grounded and has to be testet in a g-simulator before he can fly again. Approaching blackout you can experience greyout or tunnelvision wish most ...