G-LOC

:For other uses see G-LOC (disambiguation)

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g induced Loss Of Conciousness is a condition where a person loses conciousness because g-forces move the blood away from the brain (black out) or move excess blood towards the brain (red out). The condition is most often linked to pilots of fighter planes or astronauts.

Related Topics:
''g''-forces - Pilots - Fighter plane - Astronaut

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Incidents of acceleration-induced loss of consciousness were reported to have caused some deadly aircraft accidents in the 1970s. In the 1980s, in an attempt to reduce the risk of g-LOC related incidents, air force training facilities in many countries began to see centrifugation as a regular part of pilot training.

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