Modern high-maneuverable fighter aircraft is designed for high gravity (Gz) maneuvers to
improve survivability for preempting air-to-air combat missions. However, many pilots …

This book provides a unique, authoritative and detailed examination of the physiological and
clinical consequences of human exposure to high G forces. Pilots of military fast jets, civilian …

Eiken O, Kölegård R, Bergsten E, Grönkvist M. G protection: interaction of straining
maneuvers and positive pressure breathing. Aviat Space Environ Med 2007; 78: 392–398 …

INTRODUCTION: High-gravity (G) training is used to educate trainee pilots about anti-G
straining maneuvers (AGSM) in an environment similar to that of a real fighter aircraft, and to …

Background Consensus on whether physical condition affects the risk of gravity-induced
loss of consciousness (G-LOC) has not been reached, and most previous studies about the …

This book provides a detailed general overview of the human factors and performance
limitations associated with flying fast jets, integrating all the latest available research …

On Sunday April 29th, 2001, CART was to make its debut at the Texas Motor Speedway.
Two hours prior to the green flag, the drivers refused to race on the track. While running …

Objective Anti-gravity straining maneuver (AGSM) helps to reduce the occurrence of gravity-
induced visual disturbances and loss of consciousness. An objective assessment of the …

BACKGROUND: Spontaneous pneumothorax (PTX) is a diagnostic challenge in aviators
given the common occurrence of musculoskeletal pain after flight and notorious …

The relationship between flicker sensitivity and acceleration, impaired stimulation and
inhibition of central and autonomic nervous system and, ophthalmologic function. It should …