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STS-400 Space Training System

G-Tolerance Program
2 day program: 1 day academic instruction / 1 day training flights
  • Academic Instruction
    • Introduction to Acceleration
    • Physiological Effects of G
    • G-LOC Characteristics and Prevention
    • Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM)
    • Protection Equipment
    • Stress and Stress Management
    • Physical Conditioning and Diet

  • Hands-On Training
    • Gradual Onset Run (GOR) to Assess Individual G Tolerance
    • Rapid Onset Run (ROR) to 6 Gz (AGSM Practice)
    • Rapid Onset Run (ROR) to 8.0 Gz (9 Gs for F-16 training)
    • Check Six Profile Rapid Onset to 6 Gz (7Gz for F-16 training)
    • Simulated Air Combat Maneuvering (SACM) Profile; multiple G levels up to 8 Gz (9 Gz for F-16 training)
Tactical Flight Maneuvering Program
1 day program: 2 hours academic instruction / 1 training flight
  • Academic Instruction
    • Physiological Effects of G (Refresher)
    • Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM)
    • Protection Equipment
    • Stress and Stress Management
    • Physical Conditioning and Diet

  • Hands-On Training
    • G Warm-up (Varying G levels and onset rates)
    • Rapid Onset Run (ROR) to 6 Gz (AGSM Practice)
    • Rapid Onset Run (ROR) to 8.0 Gz (9 Gs for F-16 training)
    • 1 V 1 Aggressor
    • 1 V 1 Defender
    • Air to Ground Profile
Space Flight Training Program
2 day program: 1 day academic / 1 day training flights
  • Academic Instruction
    • Introduction to Acceleration
    • Physiological Effects of G
    • G-LOC Characteristics and Prevention
    • Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM)
    • Stress and Stress Management
    • Physical Conditioning and Diet

  • Hands-On Training
    • Gradual Onset Run to 4 Gz
    • Launch Profile up to 4 Gx
    • Re-entry Profile up to 6 Gx
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