Strapping into a fighter jet is nothing like flying on an airliner. The acceleration is violent, the climb is relentless, and the G-forces hit instantly. Even trained Air Force officers feel their ...

Extreme acceleration doesn’t crush the body so much as it starves the brain. This breakdown explains what really happens when G-forces pull blood away from the head, why blackout can arrive in seconds ...

Air Force pilots are extensively trained to prevent loss of consciousness during high-acceleration flights. The Anti-G Straining Maneuver helps pilots maintain consciousness when they fly. Technology ...