Jude

Actually, MAST trousers were based on our G suits. G suits typically add about 1 G extra tolerance. Most of it comes from our straining maneuvers. The F-16 has something called "Combat Edge", which is fuller coverage G suit, with chest compression and forced air into the lungs, which simulates some of straining maneuvers and is supposed to be quite effective. Jude

I do this for a living. GLOC (G induced loss of consciousness) is caused by insufficient blood pressure to supply blood to the brain. This happens under positive G’s. There can be progressive stages, such as tunnel vision and “Gray out” (loss of vision), depending on the onset rate. We use straining maneuvers and an anti-G suit to prevent blood from pooling in our extremities and to force it to our heads. G's are used to change the flight path of the aircraft, regardless of it's current flight path. It's frequently in a turn. The “Red Out” Phenomenon is caused by negative G’s. It has been talked about but never really documented the flight physiology people. A typical tactical fighter can generally pull from –3 to + 7-9 G’s. Negative G’s hurt. Jude

Dehydrators are great. If you pre-cook pasta and dry, it cuts off the cooking time (just like Ramen). Pasta sauce dries well. I tend to live on the Lipton rice and sauce packets with foil packed chicken. And by the way, that Jamaican rice and chicken will not rehydrate properly at 17,000'