Hope H. Seck, Def.Tech
Even experienced fighter pilots are at risk of a phenomenon known as Controlled Flight Into Terrain, or CFIT.In 2016, it claimed the life of Marine Maj. Richard "Sterling" Norton during F/A-18 Hornet training at 29 Palms, California.Bottom line: When you're multitasking in mid-air at speeds of up to 1,000 miles per hour, it's easy to get disoriented. Read More
Even experienced fighter pilots are at risk of a phenomenon known as Controlled Flight Into Terrain, or CFIT.In 2016, it claimed the life of Marine Maj. Richard "Sterling" Norton during F/A-18 Hornet training at 29 Palms, California.Bottom line: When you're multitasking in mid-air at speeds of up to 1,000 miles per hour, it's easy to get disoriented. Read More