Flying Fast Jets

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 literature on the demanding operational tasks faced by such pilots and aircrews. As such it has a strong military focus dealing with pilots of fighter aircraft attack aircraft and lead-in fighter trainer aircraft that are traditionally only single or dual pilot operations. The book deals not only with the issue of G force but discusses ejection and escape/survival disorientation high altitude physiology pilot training and selection helmet-mounted equipment situational awareness data fusion and multi-sensor integration human machine interface issues and advanced cockpit design. It examines the human performance issues associated with the technological advances made in fast jets such as increased manoeuvrability increased use of the pilot’s head as a mounting platform for sensor and weapons systems and the complexities involved in the human-machine interface within these aircraft.