Objective:To provide references for the vestibular function stability training of military pilots by evaluating the stability of vestibular function of military pilots.Methods:An electric swivel chair was used to train the vestibular function stability of military pilots. According to the order of admission, they were divided into 21-30 years old, 31-40 years old, 41-50 years old and ≥51 years old group, with 30 pilots in each group. The changes of excellent rate, good rate, qualified rate, unqualified rate and tolerance time of the stability of vestibular function by training were compared among different age groups, and the correlation between age and tolerance time was analyzed.Results:There were significant differences of unqualified rate in pilots aged 31-40 and ≥51 years group before and after training ( χ2=4.32, 4.80, Ρ=0.038, 0.028). The failure rate after training was lower than that before training, with a significant difference ( χ2=13.02, P<0.001). The total tolerance time was higher than that before training, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=17.61, P<0.001). The stability tolerance time of pilots in different age groups after vestibular function training were increased compared with that before training, and the differences were statistically significant ( t=6.50, 8.82, 9.48, 13.56, all P<0.001). The stability of vestibular function of military pilots gradually declined with the increase of age, and there was a negative correlation between age and training tolerance time ( r=-0.38, P<0.001). Conclusions:The training of electric swivel chair can improve the vestibular function stability of military pilots, increase the tolerance time, and enhance the tolerance ability of military pilots when vestibular function is stimulated.

Objective:To provide references for the vestibular function stability training of military pilots by evaluating the stability of vestibular function of military pilots.Methods:An electric swivel chair was used to train the vestibular function stability of military pilots. According to the order of admission, they were divided into 21-30 years old, 31-40 years old, 41-50 years old and ≥51 years old group, with 30 pilots in each group. The changes of excellent rate, good rate, qualified rate, unqualified rate and tolerance time of the stability of vestibular function by training were compared among different age groups, and the correlation between age and tolerance time was analyzed.Results:There were significant differences of unqualified rate in pilots aged 31-40 and ≥51 years group before and after training ( χ2=4.32, 4.80, Ρ=0.038, 0.028). The failure rate after training was lower than that before training, with a significant difference ( χ2=13.02, P<0.001). The total tolerance time was higher than that before training, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=17.61, P<0.001). The stability tolerance time of pilots in different age groups after vestibular function training were increased compared with that before training, and the differences were statistically significant ( t=6.50, 8.82, 9.48, 13.56, all P<0.001). The stability of vestibular function of military pilots gradually declined with the increase of age, and there was a negative correlation between age and training tolerance time ( r=-0.38, P<0.001). Conclusions:The training of electric swivel chair can improve the vestibular function stability of military pilots, increase the tolerance time, and enhance the tolerance ability of military pilots when vestibular function is stimulated.

Objective:To explore the relationship among maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2max), heart rate recovery after exercise (HRR) and anti-G ability of fighter pilots. Methods:A total of 90 fighter pilots were selected by cluster sampling method, and the +G z tolerance that devoted by anti-G staining manoeuvre performing was predicted by anti-G and anti-hypoxia ability detector and G tolerance empirical formula. The values of VO 2max and HRR were collected under 25 W/min power increasing rate scheme. According to the level of VO 2max, pilots were divided into 3 groups: low level (the bottom third), intermediate level (the middle third) and high level (the top third). The differences of HRR value and +G z tolerance increment among the first, second and third minutes after exercise were compared among the pilots of different level of VO 2max. The correlation among the values of HRR, VO 2max and +G z tolerance increment were analyzed. Results:There were significant differences in the values of HRR and +G z tolerance increment at the second and the third minutes of exercise among the pilots with different VO 2max levels in 3 groups ( F=7.65, 10.64, 10.28, all P≤0.001). There was no obvious correlation between the values of HRR, VO 2max and +G z tolerance increment at the first minute after exercise ( r=0.020, -0.017, P=0.852, 0.871). The value of HRR at the second minute after exercise was positively correlated with VO 2max ( r=0.288, P=0.006), but not obviously with the +G z tolerance increment ( r=-0.017, P=0.150). The value of HRR value at the third minute was positively correlated with the increase of VO 2max and +G z tolerance increment ( r=0.433, 0.240, P<0.001, =0.023). VO 2max was positively correlated with the increase of +G z tolerance increment ( r=0.436, P<0.001). Conclusions:The increase of pilots′ VO 2max is conducive to the improvement of anti-G ability. The value of HRR at the third minute after exercise can be used as a sensitive monitoring index to predict pilot′s G-tolerance.

Objective:To explore the quantitative effect of smoking on pilots′ physical fitness.Methods:According to smoking index, 215 fighter pilots were chosen as subjects and divided into non-smoking group (143 cases), low smoking-index group (23 cases), moderate smoking-index group (20 cases) and high smoking-index group (29 cases). Subjects were asked to rest on the power bicycle for 3 min, then start warm up at a speed of 60 r/min (no-load, low-level exercise at 60 r/min) for 3 min, and then execute continuously exercise at a constant speed with a power increase of 25 W/min. The load exercise was stopped immediately when the maximum exercise level was reached. Age and body mass index (BMI) were recorded, and cardiopulmonary function indexes such as exercise time, exercise power and respiratory exchange rate (RER) were measured.Results:There was no significant difference on age, BMI and RER among the 4 groups ( P>0.05), but there were significant differences in exercise time and exercise power ( F=6.02, 6.25, P=0.001, P<0.001). Under the condition of the same RER, the exercise time and exercise power of the moderate and high smoking-index group (472.1±54.6 s, 456.9±60.4 s and 197.2±23.1 W, 190.2±24.4 W) were significantly less than those of the non-smoking group (506.3±65.5 s and 211.1±26.9 W) ( P<0.05). Conclusions:This study showed that the exercise time and exercise power of moderate and high smoking-index pilots in increasing power bicycles were significantly lower than those of non-smoking pilots. If the pilots were with moderate-high smoking index their cardiopulmonary function would be affected.

Objective:To explore the relationship between neck muscle strength and elastic strain of flying personnel by comparing the changes of neck muscle elastic strain values and neck muscle strength before and after neck muscle training in flying personnel with neck pain.Methods:By using CME-1 neck muscle strength trainer, 56 flying personnel were trained under isometric and changeable velocity and resistant (CVR) training mode for 2 weeks. The neck muscle strength and neck muscle elastic strain values before and after training were compared.Results:The elastic strain values of longus colli, splenius capitis and levator scapula were significantly increased by neck muscle training ( t=4.154, 2.348, 2.745, P<0.001, P=0.040, 0.006). The relative growth rate of the average elastic strain values of longus colli, splenius capitis and levator scapula after training was 13.75%, 4.18% and 2.8%, respectively. After neck muscle training, the average maximum neck muscle strength and average 10 s maximum impulse in the directions of forward flexion, backward extension, left flexion and right flexion were higher than those before training, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.364-8.284, all P<0.01); The relative growth rate of the average maximum neck muscle strength in each direction was 39.3%, 34.6%, 35.2% and 28.4%, respectively, and the relative growth rate of the average 10 s maximum impulse was 51.4%, 33.6%, 42.7% and 34.5%, respectively. The elastic strain values of levator scapula and longus colli were negatively correlated with the average maximum muscle strength of anterior flexor ( r=-0.281, -0.387, P=0.036, 0.004). Conclusions:Neck muscle training can effectively improve the strength of neck muscle groups and the elastic strain of some muscle groups. The elastic strain values of levator scapula and longus colli are negatively correlated with the average maximum muscle strength of anterior flexor, those suggesting that neck muscle training has a certain effect on enhancing the activity of anterior flexor muscle groups and maintaining the physiological lordosis of cervical spine.

Objective:To explore the quantitative effect of smoking on pilots′ physical fitness.Methods:According to smoking index, 215 fighter pilots were chosen as subjects and divided into non-smoking group (143 cases), low smoking-index group (23 cases), moderate smoking-index group (20 cases) and high smoking-index group (29 cases). Subjects were asked to rest on the power bicycle for 3 min, then start warm up at a speed of 60 r/min (no-load, low-level exercise at 60 r/min) for 3 min, and then execute continuously exercise at a constant speed with a power increase of 25 W/min. The load exercise was stopped immediately when the maximum exercise level was reached. Age and body mass index (BMI) were recorded, and cardiopulmonary function indexes such as exercise time, exercise power and respiratory exchange rate (RER) were measured.Results:There was no significant difference on age, BMI and RER among the 4 groups ( P>0.05), but there were significant differences in exercise time and exercise power ( F=6.02, 6.25, P=0.001, P<0.001). Under the condition of the same RER, the exercise time and exercise power of the moderate and high smoking-index group (472.1±54.6 s, 456.9±60.4 s and 197.2±23.1 W, 190.2±24.4 W) were significantly less than those of the non-smoking group (506.3±65.5 s and 211.1±26.9 W) ( P<0.05). Conclusions:This study showed that the exercise time and exercise power of moderate and high smoking-index pilots in increasing power bicycles were significantly lower than those of non-smoking pilots. If the pilots were with moderate-high smoking index their cardiopulmonary function would be affected.

Objective:To explore the relationship between neck muscle strength and elastic strain of flying personnel by comparing the changes of neck muscle elastic strain values and neck muscle strength before and after neck muscle training in flying personnel with neck pain.Methods:By using CME-1 neck muscle strength trainer, 56 flying personnel were trained under isometric and changeable velocity and resistant (CVR) training mode for 2 weeks. The neck muscle strength and neck muscle elastic strain values before and after training were compared.Results:The elastic strain values of longus colli, splenius capitis and levator scapula were significantly increased by neck muscle training ( t=4.154, 2.348, 2.745, P<0.001, P=0.040, 0.006). The relative growth rate of the average elastic strain values of longus colli, splenius capitis and levator scapula after training was 13.75%, 4.18% and 2.8%, respectively. After neck muscle training, the average maximum neck muscle strength and average 10 s maximum impulse in the directions of forward flexion, backward extension, left flexion and right flexion were higher than those before training, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=3.364-8.284, all P<0.01); The relative growth rate of the average maximum neck muscle strength in each direction was 39.3%, 34.6%, 35.2% and 28.4%, respectively, and the relative growth rate of the average 10 s maximum impulse was 51.4%, 33.6%, 42.7% and 34.5%, respectively. The elastic strain values of levator scapula and longus colli were negatively correlated with the average maximum muscle strength of anterior flexor ( r=-0.281, -0.387, P=0.036, 0.004). Conclusions:Neck muscle training can effectively improve the strength of neck muscle groups and the elastic strain of some muscle groups. The elastic strain values of levator scapula and longus colli are negatively correlated with the average maximum muscle strength of anterior flexor, those suggesting that neck muscle training has a certain effect on enhancing the activity of anterior flexor muscle groups and maintaining the physiological lordosis of cervical spine.

Objective:To explore the relationship among maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2max), heart rate recovery after exercise (HRR) and anti-G ability of fighter pilots. Methods:A total of 90 fighter pilots were selected by cluster sampling method, and the +G z tolerance that devoted by anti-G staining manoeuvre performing was predicted by anti-G and anti-hypoxia ability detector and G tolerance empirical formula. The values of VO 2max and HRR were collected under 25 W/min power increasing rate scheme. According to the level of VO 2max, pilots were divided into 3 groups: low level (the bottom third), intermediate level (the middle third) and high level (the top third). The differences of HRR value and +G z tolerance increment among the first, second and third minutes after exercise were compared among the pilots of different level of VO 2max. The correlation among the values of HRR, VO 2max and +G z tolerance increment were analyzed. Results:There were significant differences in the values of HRR and +G z tolerance increment at the second and the third minutes of exercise among the pilots with different VO 2max levels in 3 groups ( F=7.65, 10.64, 10.28, all P≤0.001). There was no obvious correlation between the values of HRR, VO 2max and +G z tolerance increment at the first minute after exercise ( r=0.020, -0.017, P=0.852, 0.871). The value of HRR at the second minute after exercise was positively correlated with VO 2max ( r=0.288, P=0.006), but not obviously with the +G z tolerance increment ( r=-0.017, P=0.150). The value of HRR value at the third minute was positively correlated with the increase of VO 2max and +G z tolerance increment ( r=0.433, 0.240, P<0.001, =0.023). VO 2max was positively correlated with the increase of +G z tolerance increment ( r=0.436, P<0.001). Conclusions:The increase of pilots′ VO 2max is conducive to the improvement of anti-G ability. The value of HRR at the third minute after exercise can be used as a sensitive monitoring index to predict pilot′s G-tolerance.

Objective:To introduce the formulation and implementation of exercise prescription for military flying personnel.Literature resource and selection:The related literature on exercise prescription of military flying personnel published at home and abroad.Literature quotation:Fifty-eight references were cited, including 46 articles, 6 reviews, 5 dissertations and 1 conference paper.Literature synthesis:Exercise prescription plays an important role in improving the physical function, physical quality, psychological stress and flight ability of flying personnel. The formulation of exercise prescription for flying personnel needs to focus on such aspects as anti-acceleration endurance, muscle strength, exercise ability and cardiopulmonary exercise function. This paper analyzes the elements of exercise prescription for flying personnel, including the selection of exercise type, the control of exercise intensity, the arrangement of exercise time and the setting of exercise frequency.Conclusions:Under the mode of flying personnel′s robust promotion and support, the formulation of individualized moderate intensity exercise prescription according to different types of aircraft, models of aircraft, types of personnel, ages and physical and mental conditions can help flying personnel to improve the physical and mental health and military operation ability.

Objective:To introduce the formulation and implementation of exercise prescription for military flying personnel.Literature resource and selection:The related literature on exercise prescription of military flying personnel published at home and abroad.Literature quotation:Fifty-eight references were cited, including 46 articles, 6 reviews, 5 dissertations and 1 conference paper.Literature synthesis:Exercise prescription plays an important role in improving the physical function, physical quality, psychological stress and flight ability of flying personnel. The formulation of exercise prescription for flying personnel needs to focus on such aspects as anti-acceleration endurance, muscle strength, exercise ability and cardiopulmonary exercise function. This paper analyzes the elements of exercise prescription for flying personnel, including the selection of exercise type, the control of exercise intensity, the arrangement of exercise time and the setting of exercise frequency.Conclusions:Under the mode of flying personnel′s robust promotion and support, the formulation of individualized moderate intensity exercise prescription according to different types of aircraft, models of aircraft, types of personnel, ages and physical and mental conditions can help flying personnel to improve the physical and mental health and military operation ability.