Fighter Pilot Test - Bang Goes the Theory - BBC One 

I did this aptitude test for the Navy back in 1968, its still basically the same , at Biggin Hill (RAF side) there was about 400 of us . At the end of the 3 days full of testing, only 4 of us passed as fit for flying training. I was one of them and yes the tests were quite difficult , mainly you needed good hand eye coordination and able to absorb information at the same time. I didnt join the Navy but went on to be a commercial pilot anyway.

Multitasking while piloting isn't that hard. Do one thing at a time beginning with the most critical task. If you become task saturated, eject and tell the accident review board there was a funny odor in the cockpit.

Her reaction was brilliant. Now for the rest of the tests and 3 years of hard slog, where you can have your dreams taken away from you at any time.

I did it in 1995, very similar test then. Absolutely gobsmacked when I found out I passed and excuse the pun. With flying colours!

In the past they had great pilots simply by judging people on the 'moustache' capacity.....and their 'banter'. This modern fangled rubbish will never do.

Goota a lot of respect for pilots who can multi-task so well AND in what could be a lethal environment.

I can multitask well. I was able to watch the video AND think about a night out with the presenter. Top marks !

at 4:20 it sounds like she said do all the cocaine

3:30 her side profile is hella fine

The reason we think women are better at multi-tasking is because they tell us so, over and over and over again.

The idea of the test is to train the pilots in the least amount of time and investment. In reality however, poorer test performers just require more training and I’ve found that if pilot training is augmented with 2 hours of robust computer simulation for every 1 hour of cockpit time, a superior pilot performance is achieved....especially in combat tactics. Spacial orientation training in robust computer simulators helps reduce the Duffus Factor that poorer initial test scores indicate a student may be prone to. For example, properly executing a defensive maneuver as a wingman when under attack and protecting the leader then converting the defensive maneuver into an offensive attack and take out the attackers. There are several data points in that maneuver that can be trained into a student either in the air at a cost of $100-X or in a robust computer simulation cockpit augmenting air time, at a cost of about $10-X. And the longer and broader the training syllabus in situational awareness on the ground, the better the performance in the air during multi-tasking. The best aircraft and cockpits are designed to be flown by idiots flying by the seat of their pants and forgiving of mistakes. Probably that’s why I’m still around...Sempre Fi.

@tobount depends on the sim and if you are actually caring about calculating fuel, heading etc

Now Im imagining Top Gun the movie, Liz is playing McGhillis role, and Im Maverick haha.

I love her reaction! LOL!

Did my CBAT earlier this year. I wasn't going for pilot as I'm too old, but I actually found the first test she did one of the easiest!

well it's 5.30AM, I've slept about 2 hours on this horrible bed and I'm off to go do the cbat, wish me luck! !

@mekkabon Do you know where I can find that game?

Liz Bonnin,Una Bella Donna Fantastica! Baci,Baci,Baci..............

they should get in contact with the people who score well on that 'multitask' flash game -w-;

amazingly bringing that up. i started them YESTERDAY im a new cadet and have to say i loved it though ive been flying 4 a good 8months now

Good

There’s an app you can try for this

lol I think some people would benefit from this for driver training!!! Jesus - some of the things I have seen people do today...on the road - this is just the piece of equipment which should be used as a pre-requisite for taking your driving test!

ATC raf 208 squadron started yesterday :) new intake group

After truck driving, pilots will be on the chopping block for when A.I. is perfected. Possibly within 10 years.

2:16 the clip is played backwards right? or am I drunk?

The Hawk is only a training aircraft. Learn to walk before you run! haha

22 years since I did this and I still feel tired just watching it!

does anybody know if you can download this multitasking program?

Nice , wouldnt mind joining the RAF soon

Is it me or are they going backwards at 1:56 ......

How can I practice these tests without going to Cranwell?

Zombie Gunship Survival game is great for multi-tasking.

@LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH i'm just playing along. who replaced YOUR butter with margarine this morning?

@DreamAboutSpace oh yeah xD

piloting a glider sounds a hell of alot easier that flying a BAe hawk going at 600mph lol, u see wat i mean. are u in the RAF cadets then?

@LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH true, they struggle with motoric. Thats why there are veeeery few female fighter pilots / helicopter pilots.

There is no way I will be fighter pilots

Planes don't have stoves and hobs.

Call gamers, they can multitask plus they have great reactions.

heard most pilots carry calculators on them

I've trained multitasking from IL-2 Sturmovik Which is a Hard game Absolutely Hard Because It's a World war 2 flight sim

No ;( But im joining the RAF soon as, but the only hold back is my eye sight lol, or im gona go in as a comercial pilot by that i mean fly for Thompson, British Airways ect. good luck with ur training mate. Curtis

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Hii

im 13 years old and already piloting gliders, its quite easy to multitask when you get the hang of it

+Mai Nem Not really because a lot of women don't apply to be pilots in the Military...

"Do I have enough fuel for another bomb run?", presses button to release bombs, I guess I do now!

very true, they think they are better drivers then men, yea they go slower but they rage so much more harder...

Top Babe - I'm in love ...

@LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH Most woman actually get into caraccedents because when driving they're using their cellphone or looking through their purse or something. They may be better at multitasking but if you lack a good brain then what's the use of it?

Multitasking virtually always leads to making mistakes. That is why psychologists do not consider it a virtue anymore but a hassle.😮

All these tests.... in my eyes a practical test and a mock fight would be the best way to find out.

Prioritization.

@LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH men -- in the presence of an incredibly interesting video, still can't resist taking a stab at well-worn stereotypes.

'Average' would be quite good enough it seems - if you're a woman.

So , WHO TESTS de Psychology Lady ? And then , what if you're a genius at the test and you get airsick , or don't have " the hands " to fly " Fingertip Formation " or Air Refuelling ? First Lieutenant (R). Fighter Pilot A 37 Dragonfly - DH 115 Vampire. B 747 400 - B 777 - B 767 - DC 8 71 - B 707 - B 727 - A 320 . Aircraft Commander ( Ret ). 27.000 Flight hrs.

left-handed people, good with cars and multitasking

Im having a very hard time understanding the Asian lady's accent.... My head hurts...

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I like that girl. the bad thing is that she must be in her sixties :v

oh mannn check out that nerd

@LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH i never suggested that they weren't true, merely that they had nothing to do with the video. get back to me when you have learned how to properly interpret the english language...

You are average. Should you apply to be a pilot? No way. Average stands no chance at all. The cost of getting 'average' to competent-just is prohibitive

Heres a multi task cook me chips beans and egg seeing as you think faster

I pass d d the tests but my eyesight didn't, so I joined the Regiment instead. Rock Apes for the Win, as you young people say.

she's hot

go through that rubbish to end up flying CRAP planes..

600 mph yada yada yada but, it won’t go backwards or hover.

i would put money on it that there are ppl who they fail based on this bollocks that would outclass and outfly any of the pilots that have passed. It's all rubbish, anybody inculding your dear old nan could fly a jet and the people that were in to it the most would be the best. true exceptional pilots would come to light during the training flights and excersizes but none of the current tests can show any of that

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Gotta laugh! This entire built world and all in it has, in the main been created by men, multitasking like crazy over centuries! This myth of women and multitasking has been created only since the advent of feminism as a propaganda tool for their cause! Like men, not all are good at it, but some are. As for flying, and with 30 years experience and thousands of hours, it all comes quite naturally to most, in the air with training. As stated in the video, it is about doing what needs done right now and knowing what needs to be done next but can be left for the moment. IOW priorities.

Ha! RAF stay in hotels or something like that... Anyway Army are the best probably cos RAF are staying in hotels...so..erm...Army. Good bunch of lads. Not like the RAF who just stay in hotels like ponces. Didn't want to join the RAF anyway. Glad I joined the Army for three years and now I work in a bookies. RAF are rubbish. I will also repeat the RAF hotels thing until I die. Just to make sure everyone knows the Army is way better