What is the job of a test pilot? What physical strain does a fighter pilot have to withstand?

In this episode we welcome Stephan Leuthner, test pilot for fighter aircraft. As a project pilot for FCAS, he offers a unique insight into the latest developments in military aviation. It is his daily business to test upgraded systems and new updates for fighter aircraft. Learn about the process of integrating new systems, the constant need for aircraft upgrades, and the rigorous physical training pilots must undergo, including g-force and centrifuge training. We also talk about the moral and ethical considerations of flying combat aircraft and the future of autonomous flight systems.

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0:00:00 Preview

0:01:15 Intro

0:02:32 The Day-to-Day Work of a Test Pilot

0:10:20 Working at Airbus Defence and Space

0:12:40 Callsign "GRISU"

0:15:40 Airforce Pilot Training

0:23:21 g-force Training Physical Stress

0:35:02 Flying Supersonic

0:39:50 The Ejection Seat

0:41:07 Risks and Dangers

0:44:02 Morals and Ethics in Military Aviation

0:46:55 University of the Bundeswehr

0:50:22 Challenges of the Military Environment

0:53:04 FCAS and Challenges of more Autonomy

1:02:33 Future Projects

1:05:44 Advise to Students

1:08:20 Invitation to Manching

1:09:25 Outro