Riding the Centrifuge

Let's see how pilots practice dealing with the tremendous physiological stresses they encounter.

In pilot lingo, the centrifuge is a torture known as the:

"Spin and Puke"

Press play to see a famous fighter pilot undergoing a series of maneuvers designed to help him combat the extreme G-forces that he routinely experiences while flying a high-performance jet fighter. Click here if you are not viewing "inline" movies.
 
 

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