9G's! 🤘Pulling G's in an F-16 | Fighter Jet Ride Along

Riding in the back on an F-16 is always a good time. Chris was the F-16 Viper Demo Team Superintendent. He was responsible for the maintenance of the jets and handled the narration at airshows. He's a G-monster. The F-16 is known for high G's and the possibility of G-LOC (G Induced Loss of Consciousness). For someone who doesn't pull G's everyday in a fighter jet he crushed this! #shorts #fighterjet #f16 #takeoff

[RVaviator]

He did it like a monster...! Fighter Pilots are real fighters.

[Misdirecting]

For some reason I thought the timer was the g count. I was like GD, you're going to kill him!

[fox]

I wish I could express with words how much I want to do this.

[freemygrandma]

The breathing techniques that they teach you in training are incredible 👍🏾

[pmaccymac]

Pilot isn’t even out of breath. Respect.

[mitchmitrione]

Man that guy took those 9 Gs like a boss!!

[omightylegend]

Then you realize the pilot is going through it too whilst piloting the jet.

[panurgicjester]

The centrifuge works much like a spin dryer, but instead of squeezing water out of clothes against the side of the drum, as this centrifuge spins faster and faster we will be pushed harder and harder into our seat. Under these conditions anything that can move will move, including the blood in your body. In an F-16 fighter jet pulling an aggressive break turn it is possible to experience 9g. Such forces are bound to mess up the body and the first effect that is noticed by the pilot is that it is difficult to breathe. This is because the g-force is pulling the ribs down, which empties the air from the lungs. This isn't the most dangerous effect, but it does wear you out. The most dangerous effect is that blood is pulled away from the brain and pools in the legs and feet. This is exacerbated because the internal organs tend to be pulled down through the body, meaning that blood has to be forced further to get to the brain. After a short time experiencing 'high-g' turns, the eyes lose peripheral vision - giving tunnel vision and you may only be able to see in black and white (greying out). If the turn continues all vision is lost. This is called a blackout and should the turn keep going the pilot would risk losing consciousness. It is called a g-LOC (g-induced Loss Of Consciousness). A healthy person would expect to start suffering from a loss of vision and other g induced problems at 5 or 6g. After that they usually need help. The first line of defence if technological aids aren't available and certainly the most important aspect of resisting the negative effects of 'g' force is the 'Strain'. It's an exhausting exercise which involves contracting as many muscles as possible in your feet, calves, upper leg, stomach muscles and butt cheeks while allowing your upper body to remain relaxed so that breathing is relatively easy other, less critical effects of high-g turns include many burst blood vessels, leading to a rash known as the 'geezles', piles and bruised butt cheeks.
The more you know

[alexanderthegreat]

That nervous mercy laugh after it's over says it all...he knew it got real serious for a bit.

[jamesjdm]

The fact he handled that so well is amazing

[edge]

Man went from 30-70 yo real fast

Seriously though, that’s true talent, I don’t think I could ever pull that off without years of immense training.

[ColinBenjamin]

My god, what a champion. I would be out.

[greggarner]

He took that like a CHAMP!!!! Good job!!! 👍

[aallan]

got to love these AF guys. they get a kick out of take offs.

[marsac]

I love that pilot..."All aboard, toot toot"😅😅😅

[neerajtewari]

My deep deep respect to these fighter pilots...

[petebutler]

Nothing but physical prowess and training. Nothing can replace it. If they pulled 9 Gs and maintained their composure on that level well, that’s some superhuman stuff right there!

[Cristian-lle]

Holy shit who is that pilot ! He sounds like a he can hold his breath underwater for 10 minutes ! These type of guys who exist make me proud and feel safe that they protect our beautiful land 💪🏾💪🏻💪🏼💪🏿🇺🇸

[hedigrable]

It’s me again 83 years.Lady .Watching superhero pilots, Fighterpilots in the cockpit taking off, to risk their life’s for little old me!
Hedi

[addictedmonster]

For a ride along and he didn't g lock? Hell he didn't even grey out! Guy is a beast!