Citation

Ross JA. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1990; 61(6): 567-568.

Affiliation

RAAF Base, Bullbrook, Western Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2369398

Abstract

The occurrence of +Gz-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC) is well recognized in high-performance aircraft. A case of G-LOC is described involving a co-pilot on a flying instructor's course in a propeller-driven aircraft, the CT-4. The cause of G-LOC is attributed to a combination of a lack of recent G exposure, not commanding the aircraft, fatigue, and a possibly less-than-optimal straining manoeuvre. This case reinforces the problems of G-LOC in any aircraft capable of performing aerobatics.

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