GOING SUPERSONIC with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! Pulling 7 G's in an F-16 -Smarter Every Day 235
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Published 2020-05-18
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This flight took place on May 3, 2019 in Biloxi Mississippi. The reason it took so long to release is the high amount of research I wanted to do before releasing the video. I even visited the Air Force Research Lab at Wright Patterson AFB to discuss some aspects of this video with Aerodynamicists. Synchronizing all this footage and coordinating additional B Roll with the Thunderbirds Public Affairs Officer also required a lot of effort.
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I've been around a lot of pilots and ground crew in my life and I must say that the professionalism displayed by the Thunderbirds was astounding. Their goal is to inspire and demonstrate the capabilities of the US Air Force, so I'll take it a step further. If you're a smart young person who is interesting in changing your life for the better, strongly consider the Air Force. The job market isn't the best at the moment but the Air Force still has opportunities available for you to learn incredible skills even if you're not interested in flying. They manage everything from logistics, electronics, aerospace, cyber and even space systems. The threats to freedom are becoming more complex, and in my experience working for the Department of Defense over a 15 year span (even longer if you count my work as a contractor) The US Air Force consists of some of the most intelligent service members our country has. These people are book-smart, but also have the confidence to solve real world problems with their own hands. If I have a complex aerodynamic question, my first call is usually to someone in the Air Force, because they understand these complex phenomena intuitively. For example, in this video you would hear Flack and I talking about pitot tubes in flight. We also had other discussions about fuel burn rates, Prandtl Glauert, weather.... all kinds of things. Simply put, if you're looking for direction in your life, and you're good with science and math... consider the Air Force. That being said, they also need other types of skills as well. Logisticians, writers, creative people who know how to solve complex problems in unique ways.
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All Comments (21)
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This video was the opportunity of a lifetime. When asked if I wanted to fly in an F-16, I said "Yes please, and there are some things I'd like to study. Can we try supersonic flight at different altitudes?" I'm very grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank Flack and the rest of the US Air Force Thunderbirds. This flight took place on May 3rd, 2019. This Spatial Disorientation training is something all fighter pilots go through so they can understand how their own physiology works under these conditions. Thank you for watching and learning with me. I always wanted to know what happened in the cockpit when a jet goes supersonic. If you think this kind of content is worthy of your support, you can become a patron at: www.patreon.com/smartereveryday
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Destin: I can't think anymore Flack: My iPad rotated
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I pass out at 1G getting off the toilet too fast
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I legit teared up a little when you said "you put my name on it?!" What an experience man. It's something most people could only dream of. Thank you for this fantastic art.
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After watching Top Gun Maverick, this video was awesome! 🔥💯
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I love the "I can bring all the groceries in on one trip" therefore I can pull 9 G's mindset.
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"I can carry all the groceries in one go" - Destin "7g is a comfortable place to be" - Mace
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9 G’s, 200 ft of the ground. So…safe to assume, “Mace” doesn’t hit the sides of the garage when backing out.
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8:18 “turning to avoid the sun” is actually used to prevent negative Gs which is harder to withstand than positive Gs
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"I think 7g is a comfortable spot to be.." - Mace
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19:44 “Okay, I’m tapping out” ejects
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Read that fighter pilots have an increased risk of all types of cancer so honestly it’s an amazing job that you guys do for your country. You guys are great!
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Mace seems super personable and pleasant. Love her responses/reactions.
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Destin: "I've got this." Isaac Newton: hiding in the corner with a baseball bat
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“How are you doing?” “Oh I’m doing bad” I lost it right there
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Never turn down the aviator sunglasses
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Mace is a beast. I've never seen her fly, but I've seen the thunderbirds plenty of times and the things those solo pilots do is nuts.
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Mace: "7 Gs is a comfortable spot to be" Me: * stands up quickly and starts feeling dizzy *
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"Put it right next to your name" Pauses.. "You put my name on it?!"
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That was AWESOME !!! Great video where you were fortunate enough to have the experience of a lifetime. I'm a private pilot and got to fly in a Lear jet which was a thrill...but not even close to your experience. You did a great job explaining everything and although you didn't do the 9G thing you still got over 7G's which most people will never experience and also breaking the sound barrier. WOW Enjoyed this video a great deal...thank you for sharing your adventure.
