GOING SUPERSONIC with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! Pulling 7 G's in an F-16 -Smarter Every Day 235
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This flight took place on May 3, 2019 in Biloxi Mississippi. The reason it took so long to release is the high amount of research I wanted to do before releasing the video. I even visited the Air Force Research Lab at Wright Patterson AFB to discuss some aspects of this video with Aerodynamicists. Synchronizing all this footage and coordinating additional B Roll with the Thunderbirds Public Affairs Officer also required a lot of effort.
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I've been around a lot of pilots and ground crew in my life and I must say that the professionalism displayed by the Thunderbirds was astounding. Their goal is to inspire and demonstrate the capabilities of the US Air Force, so I'll take it a step further. If you're a smart young person who is interesting in changing your life for the better, strongly consider the Air Force. The job market isn't the best at the moment but the Air Force still has opportunities available for you to learn incredible skills even if you're not interested in flying. They manage everything from logistics, electronics, aerospace, cyber and even space systems. The threats to freedom are becoming more complex, and in my experience working for the Department of Defense over a 15 year span (even longer if you count my work as a contractor) The US Air Force consists of some of the most intelligent service members our country has. These people are book-smart, but also have the confidence to solve real world problems with their own hands. If I have a complex aerodynamic question, my first call is usually to someone in the Air Force, because they understand these complex phenomena intuitively. For example, in this video you would hear Flack and I talking about pitot tubes in flight. We also had other discussions about fuel burn rates, Prandtl Glauert, weather.... all kinds of things. Simply put, if you're looking for direction in your life, and you're good with science and math... consider the Air Force. That being said, they also need other types of skills as well. Logisticians, writers, creative people who know how to solve complex problems in unique ways.
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SmarterEveryDay9 oy oldin
This video was the opportunity of a lifetime. When asked if I wanted to fly in an F-16, I said "Yes please, and there are some things I'd like to study. Can we try supersonic flight at different altitudes?" I'm very grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank Flack and the rest of the US Air Force Thunderbirds. This flight took place on May 3rd, 2019. This Spatial Disorientation training is something all fighter pilots go through so they can understand how their own physiology works under these conditions. Thank you for watching and learning with me. I always wanted to know what happened in the cockpit when a jet goes supersonic. If you think this kind of content is worthy of your support, you can become a patron at: www.patreon.com/smartereveryday
tyler maloney14 soat oldin
Could use some inertial dampeners for the SR-72 - Private sales would be nice.
DJ Reiser12 kun oldin
you are lucky mate! I wish I could do that, but I have motion sickness too I can't really do those gs cause I get really sick
Frosty Codm15 kun oldin
He did not seem interest in u
Austin Robertson24 kun oldin
He let you fly the jet?
vipul petwal25 kun oldin
@Vince van D 7
Dave DavidsonSoat oldin
I'd wager most of us think we could take those Gs, until you actually feel it and get humbled. It's a testament to fighter pilot training and physical fitness. Anyone who can fly a fighter jet is a legit elite athlete. Mace said a couple weeks off makes it harder to take the Gs, that shows you how hard it is.
Lukas Johansen4 soat oldin
Not gonna lie I feel like a super genius when watching this :P
dees kicks4 soat oldin
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Madskillzpb5 soat oldin
anyone else get sick just watching this? wtf
GLUCOSE GAMING7 soat oldin
Thunderbirds or blue Angeles
Dibo btw7 soat oldin
There with the blue angles rn in NAF El Centro ca. my hometown!1
yoeri lamens7 soat oldin
how come those fighterjet pilots don't feel nauseous after rolling and taking those G's? Does this mean that you can train your vestibular organ?
amin khormaei8 soat oldin
Wow
Christian Glasenapp10 soat oldin
At 24:26 you can see his G-suit operating, I've always wanted to see that.
James Dennis11 soat oldin
why would you say no to aviator sunglasses in that situation????
Kyle Miller12 soat oldin
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Gregory Oruko16 soat oldin
Can I get that prototype.
alemao17 soat oldin
this video is incredible
Kegan Ritchie17 soat oldin
there's always a bigger fish, stay humble my friend
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CrownLandsKun oldin
Liked it because of no. 6, toppro
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kbowers8111Kun oldin
I'd have to loose so much weight to ever fly with them. But I bet it be fun.....for a minute.
kbowers8111Kun oldin
Destin....the beginning of the flight it looked like your flight suit was smoking. What up with dat?
The JournalistKun oldin
I flat out love those fly boys and girl. Mace
Addyson MaddenKun oldin
I like chicken
Dragon BgKun oldin
21:51 do it with cats hold them and turn them round with you and see its eyes they will see left and right
Dragon BgKun oldin
Stay with those dimples
Kevin Fernandez SolisKun oldin
jajajaja cience is fun X,D
Jamie McRoberts2 kun oldin
noice
Alexander l2 kun oldin
6:35 Canopy closed
Left Coast2 kun oldin
Amazing. Mace is incredible.
Daniel Radick2 kun oldin
I will be honest. I am totally jealous of your experience. I spent 21.5 years in the Air Force and got to sit in a Thunderbird, once, but I never flew or pulled G's in one of them. That was totally cool! Even with you tapping out on the 9G turn, you did well and you got an experience that I would love to have experienced personally.
John Kean2 kun oldin
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John Kean2 kun oldin
Jason never grew up his toys just got bigger and better
John Kean2 kun oldin
The pilot Jason THE FLAK looks like TOM CRUISE
John Kean2 kun oldin
Destin: Do u think Eton is really going Mars or Capricorn One 🤔
John Kean2 kun oldin
Destin this was YOUR destiny
John Kean2 kun oldin
3 chin straps dahling sorry 😐
GrandPa2 kun oldin
Am i the only one who felt the actual gravity like while watching this and about to pass out anytime?
Kyle Sanders3 kun oldin
2:06 I'm in school for aero engineering and I've read/outlined the 5th edition of that book, cover-to-cover.
Aaron Cosman3 kun oldin
Coolest channel of UZnick.
kartik kulsange3 kun oldin
You did it but I felt it
Desert Racer3 kun oldin
I love every part of this video. Thank you for sharing this experience with us. My favorite part was at the very end when he gave you control in half a second. "I'll let you take control now, okay its yours" *Realizes SmarterEveryDay has an F16 at his fingertips at 20,000 feet*
Apollo3 kun oldin
I wish I was on that jet I would have loved to hit 9 gs
Apollo3 kun oldin
Amazing!.
Apollo3 kun oldin
That must have been so must fun!
Apollo3 kun oldin
Hahah love this channel!.
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Its next weekend4 kun oldin
ORBITZ!!!!!!!
SaltGenerator4 kun oldin
This would be terrific but I would never do it...even if I was trained hahaba
Jay hughes4 kun oldin
Anyone else think Major Mace is a total BADASS pilot.. Pulling off impossible moves, Awesome lady.... Bless up.. 😊
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Neo Genesis4 kun oldin
I put this on a big flat screen and showed my father, he says, he is feeling 9G's now 😂
ewann34 kun oldin
This is a good video regarding skill levels, humble interpretation of one's own skill levels (humble) and understanding of progression in skill. I think most people have either way over or under confident egos. I would say from evidence that I can pick up most things very quickly while recognising it's rare, I know people who are next level on me. On the same side there will be things you just suck at that you want to be good at more than the other things, and you pretty much just suck at it 🤣
Strider 1 Trigger5 kun oldin
Amateurs.
chumleyok5 kun oldin
What's the deal with the handshakes at 5:52 ? Some were missed and some were landed... it looks like it was intentional. Would love to know why (if intentional)
Angus Chandler5 kun oldin
I love how Destin is in the back breathing like crazy and almost blacking out while Flack is just sitting upright and talking casually like he's completely immune to G force.
Angus Chandler2 kun oldin
@Aviv Weiss I know that. It's just funny to watch
Aviv Weiss2 kun oldin
I mean his job requires him to take 9g's on a daily basis obv any lower would have him barely twitching
riskybetz5 kun oldin
Wow when you said you hit limits you didn’t even know you had... that’s crazy. Much respect to the Air Force and credit to you for going thru that with humility
MrDanny70s5 kun oldin
Ironically a trip in a jet grounded you haha
AdanaKiller5 kun oldin
This video just came up in my recommendations and i’m not regretted to watch it all. I’ve totally learned smg new today which i never thought i’ll need it but i do now. Thank you so much. I’m subbing u
Brown Acres5 kun oldin
Now do the Blue Angels
Da Bozz5 kun oldin
Wow this video for sure got my subscription!!! Only thing I hope rest of the videos aren't sponsored or ill have to remove my subscription none the less amazing video
Eto Hige Gamer Culture5 kun oldin
Dude...DUDE you had your name in a freaking Thunderbird!! also that picture rotation as Mace was flying around was awesome to watch!!
Lukasz Racinowski5 kun oldin
Thay was super cool. Impressive video. Thanks for that!
R1D9M8B45 kun oldin
Why was I nervous!?
Funnigame5 kun oldin
Sonic fans: aw, that‘s cute.
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SelectInput5 kun oldin
No idea where I felt so much gs before but sometimes you can really only sit back, and watch your tears fly away
Muhammed Omar6 kun oldin
I do 9 Gs everyday IN MY LEGO JET
Andy Ortiz6 kun oldin
Guys back down he ran half a marathon before
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Last struGGle6 kun oldin
This video had me in ahhh the entire time I knew how hard it was but jeez 😱
ian ruata6 kun oldin
You got me! Gotta hit that sub button man.
Maine Guide6 kun oldin
Amazing!
Maximilian Klotz6 kun oldin
Back in school i liked physics a lot. But this, with the detailed explanation, the field tests and the videos, is on another level!
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Daniel Emenike7 kun oldin
I wish I can join the airforce from another country. What's your advise on that?
Jimmy Mullins7 kun oldin
these planes are loud they flew over my base and they made my ears bleed /not really but
Paoby Obounou7 kun oldin
That was amazing 😻
Jayson Aresa Hairston7 kun oldin
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Paoby Obounou7 kun oldin
I wish my physics class was this fun
S B7 kun oldin
i dont even think i can handle 2 gs... don't really like flying
Canon Pierce7 kun oldin
What a poosayyyyyy Geeze man
spoilerkiller7 kun oldin
This is just one of the most impressive videos! I really have my problems with military in general and with the US military in particular, but the combination of human and technological abilities shown in this video are just unreal.
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Bastian7 kun oldin
Wow what an experience huh?
j.network32327 kun oldin
Bro I only have 4g bro
Doug Potosky7 kun oldin
Great show! Pilots are True Heroes!
Ken's Vlog7 kun oldin
simply amazing pilots
Pavan Krishna7 kun oldin
Great video 👍🏽
hardino03117 kun oldin
Another badass video
Leon7 kun oldin
The level of engineering in these plane is mind boggling I feel like such a stupid bum
K Dubb7 kun oldin
I'm pretty glad I found this channel. Not only does it give me memories of Bill Nye, but I think he does it better.
K Dubb9 soat oldin
@Omega Galaxy Lets get him a LAB!
Young Grape11 soat oldin
@Aziz maher c a p
Aziz maher12 soat oldin
@Omega Galaxy going supersonic is way better than being in a lab
Omega Galaxy23 soat oldin
The only thing he doesn't do is be in a lab lol😂😂
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Earth Dweller8 kun oldin
You don’t need no fancy gauges and screens you can just tell when you are going fast enough
avlog monster8 kun oldin
9:11 .69 just had to call it out
Adrian Games8 kun oldin
6:48... “throwing gang sign out the window ya bishhh”
DREAMcLOUd 9078 kun oldin
This isn’t even the most maneuverable plane to. It definitely is one but its not the most
murd7778 kun oldin
I wonder how much that cost to the tax payers?
Monster Messgarage8 kun oldin
Just fantastic across the board thanks I enjoyed
HungerCake8 kun oldin
i tapped out watching this
Josh Weinberg8 kun oldin
2:41 thought he said 45 g's