Key result
High-G recency is linked to G-induced alteration of consciousness amid declining overall military aviation incidents.
Observational
High-G recency is an important risk factor for G-induced alterations of consciousness in UK frontline jet pilots, suggesting a need for additional risk assessment for the G-layoff effect.
An overall reduction in prevalence of G-induced alteration of consciousness incidents was observed, with frontline jet pilots reporting a higher proportion of incidents over time. The reported importance of high-G recency as a risk factor suggests that additional risk assessment for the G-layoff effect may be beneficial for UK frontline jet pilots. Jones M-L, Britton JK, Green NDC, Pollock RD. G-induced alterations of consciousness in UK military aviation. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026; 97(4):257-263.
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Jones et al. (2026) conducted an observational in G-induced alteration of consciousness. An overall reduction in the prevalence of G-induced alteration of consciousness incidents was observed in UK military aviation, with high-G recency identified as an important risk factor.
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