What do fighter pilots see in their helmets?
What do fighter pilots see in their helmets? If the pilot looks around in certain conditions, they don't see the cockpit or even their legs. All they see are their surroundings like terrain, with the flight critical and mission data projected inside the helmet.
Is F-35 really undetectable?
No aircraft can be invisible in every electromagnetic frequency, but the F-35 is designed to be so hard to detect in the frequencies used by targeting radars that an enemy would need to be nearly within visible range to even attempt a kill (very few enemies would be able to get that close without being shot down).
Does flight aware show military aircraft?
Why do military planes not show up on flight radar? The main reason is that they want to protect their security and avoid detection by potential enemies. Military planes often fly on classified missions or sensitive areas that require stealth and secrecy.
Do military pilots get to keep their helmets?
The can keep clothing, gloves and boots but helmets, masks, g-suits, vests, harnesses and anything with technology, or that can be used in order for someone else to fulfill their duties in safety must be handed back. Do fighter pilots address each other by their call signs when not flying? Yes they do almost always.
What do pilots see at night?
Planes have headlights so that pilots can see what is in front of them. Unfortunately, they are only effective during takeoffs and landings. Even with the slight illumination offered by the headlights, only darkness is visible when looking out the front window of a cockpit.