Dynamic Flight Simulator Lets Swedish Pilots Pull Gs

The Swedish air force is "flying" a combined flight simulator/centrifuge that doubles as a JAS 39 Gripen fighter-pilot trainer and medical laboratory for researching the stresses of high-g combat. The system allows line pilots to pull up to 9g and command any pitch and roll attitude, ensuring their...

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