Before the United States Air Force Thunderbirds take to the sky for this weekend’s Vectren Dayton Air Show, News Center 7’s John Bedell will strap in for a ride inside one of the F-16 Fighting Falcons.
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Prior to today’s flight Bedell will undergo a series of training sessions and be fitted for his flight suit.
As part of his training, Bedell will learn how to deal with the G-forces he will experience while flying several thousand feet above the Miami Valley. He’ll also learn the different breathing techniques.
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Tonight beginning at 5 p.m. on News Center 7, you’ll see how Bedell handles the flight and learn more about the challenges these pilots have when flying the F-16s.
