Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Important Tips For Fighter Pilots

By Jonny Blair


Flying a fighter jet is the dream of many a young boy. Woman want to be fighter pilots as well in this new liberated day and age. Both genders pattern themselves after the soldiers of yore-World War I and II and also Vietnam-wanting to soar through the fearless clouds of mortal combat.

A fighter pilot is trained in military aviation. They can engage on both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. A pilot who has five or more air-to-air kills is called an Ace. Many pilots however do not have the chance to be aces because, war is over and nations today are developing drones for unmanned aerial combats.

A member of the air force's ultimate dream is to be a trained military aviator. It is the most coveted position in military aviation because only the best of the best is chosen to fly this aircraft. Commissioned officers who have great leadership skills, extraordinary academic standing and a healthy body and state of mind are those chosen to pilot a fighter plane.

Fighter plane pilots are expected to know how to fly and land a plane like the back of their hands. The most difficult is enduring the physical suffering from aerial maneuvers and extreme gravitational force or g-force. Extreme g-force drains the brain of blood and they need to flex their limbs to keep them from blacking out.

Those who succeed are a rare breed indeed. One can learn aviation, of course, in a special program apart from the military to gain exposure and experience. If you are adept, you can go on to perfect your aerobatics or pilot a personal plane for travel.

While training whether in a military or private school, a young pilot accompanies a senior pilot who maintains the controls at first. As you learn your craft, you can take over at times. There comes a point when you are ready to fly solo. It takes hours of experience and dedication to arrive at this point. Once licensed, you are free to pursue your dream and the thrill and excitement it entails.

It is a dramatic day when your trainer grants you the status of a full-fledged pilot. You will have had hours of classroom coursework and undergone mock situations. You will, in effect, have paid your dues. There is nothing like the first time you are soaring alone like a bird taking wing.




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