Jet Pilot Physical Training

[mavyalex]

Hello,

 

I wonder: what kind of physical training do jet fighter pilots praxtice in their lifes usually?

I mean, do they always have to stay fit and go to the fitness club or just build endurance (running, swimming)?

And how to avoid muscle tensions when having to stay in a cockpit for hours?

[mvsgas]

AFAIK, the USAF does not have a special PT program for pilots, they just got to meet AF standards.

Prepare for the FACT and the USAF PFT

http://www.baseops.net/militarypilot/physicalfitness.html

 

Air Force Physical Fitness Test Standards

http://www.airforce-pt.com/

Edited December 15, 2010 by mvsgas

[Sticky]

You should watch the documentary Jetstream!

[effte]

I know one airforce which was once referred to as the best paid floor hockey team in the world... :music_whistling:

[LordWolf]

Don't they get their eyes tested as well? And i'm pretty sure they have survival tranings as well.

[MTFDarkEagle]

Don't they get their eyes tested as well? And i'm pretty sure they have survival tranings as well.

Off course!

[SuperKungFu]

lol I know some pilots run 3 miles everyday.

 

But there are others that said if you eat a lot of red meat and drink beer you can endure more G-force....which one sounds more fun? lol

[Namenlos Ein]

All below in Russian.

http://www.aerokubinka.ru/index.php3?id=1496 — Aviation medicine.

 

Пути и средства повышения работоспособности и выносливости — Ways of increasing efficiency and endurance (for flight trainees and instructors).

 

НФП-2009 — Russian Army (and AF too) physical training course with lots of pictures.

http://goup32441.narod.ru/files/fp/003_nfp_rfp_2009/nfp-2009.rar — same in the DOC format.

[Gonzo01]

I thought they were also required to bench press four DCS A-10C manuals and two DCS Blackshark Self Help guide.:)