In this first of a multi-video series on the psychology of military aviation, we explore the mental traits that make a great fighter pilot—focus, aggression, split-second decision-making—and how they’re honed through training and combat. Learn about the brain’s reaction under extreme G-forces or stress, and what areas of the brain work together to optimize performance. We look at historical examples such as WW2 ace Erich Hartmann, as well as modern Top Gun training to show how psychology shapes aerial victories.CONTENTS00:00 Intro01:11 Focus02:58 Aggression04:12 (ad) Jacket giveaway04:56 Prefrontal Cortex06:11 Rapid Decisions07:03 G-Forces09:16 Stress10:33 Putting it all together12:06 Summary