Former fighter pilots explain what it’s like to eject, following Kuwait shoot downs

After six Air Force flyers ejected following friendly fire incidents over Kuwait, these former fighter pilots explain what that's like.
Task & Purpose

Tangled straps likely caused Air Force instructor pilot’s death, report finds

An Air Force report found that Capt. John Robertson's death on May 13, 2024 likely came from not being properly strapped into his T-6A when his ejection seat accidentally triggered. By Nicholas ...
The National Interest

Why Ejecting from a Fighter Jet Is So Dangerous

Ejector seats are designed to be as safe as possible—but there are obvious inherent dangers in a rocket-powered ejection from a fast-moving aircraft. Ejecting from a fighter jet is a wrenchingly ...
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Inside high-speed ejection seat testing and the science of pilot survival

At the Holloman High-Speed Test Track, engineers recreate extreme flight emergencies to improve ejection seat safety. Testing under brutal acceleration and wind conditions allows designers to refine ...