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Up until the Vietnam War, jet fighter pilots HAD to fly the aircraft, there were no computers (as we know them today). If a Vietnam era Phantom pilot blacked out at the controls, he crashed. If a US Navy Crusader pilot was wounded and couldn't land his plane on a carrier's decks, he crashed. Those jets had standard instruments (gauges and dials) and manually operated controls (mechanical computers existed then, they were just like the odometer on the cars prior to digital screens); if a pilot couldn't pull those levers during strong "G" turns, he lost control of his aircraft.
Today's 21st century fighter pilots use computers; if the pilot blacks out, the computer takes over and flies the aircraft. If the pilot can't land on a carrier, the computer lands the plane. Pilots read TV screens now (heads up displays), very FEW gauges and dials (compared to Viet War jets), controls are assisted by computers so that strength is NO LONGER required for flying. If a pilot wants to try some dangerous Vietnam dog-fight style of maneuvering, the computer may not let the pilot do it.
If a pilot is an expert at Video Games (experienced in computer games), and knows the basics of aeronautics, and the aircraft...the pilot can fly a jet fighter.
What else can I help you with?
When did Fighter Pilots Conspiracy happen?
Fighter Pilots Conspiracy happened in 1944.
When was International Fighter Pilots Academy created?
International Fighter Pilots Academy was created in 1993.
Should you capitalize fighter pilots?
Yes, "fighter pilots" should be capitalized as it is a title and a specific job designation.
What is the movie top gun about?
Fighter Pilots
Can woman be naval fighter pilots?
yes
Do fighter pilots work alone?
Yes
What are the release dates for Hands on History - 2001 Fighter Pilots?
Hands on History - 2001 Fighter Pilots was released on: USA: 11 May 2002
What are collective nouns for fighter aircraft?
Fighter aircraft are in a flight, wing, or squadron.
Fighter pilots vs infantry?
Pilots fight in the sky; Infantrymen fight on the ground.
Do fighter pilots use a stick or wheel?
STICK
Do Fighter pilots die?
Yes, occasionally fighter pilots do die, whether the cause be that of a severe system/engine failure, pilot error or off course in combat, etc.
Can women become US Airforce fighter pilots?
Yes, finally they have been admitted. The USAF is one of the last western Air Forces to allow female fighter pilots.
