Analysis of the forces exerted in flight by Aviator Cadets of the Brazilian Air Force
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https://doi.org/10.15448/2179-703X.2014.1.19391Keywords:
Force simulator, Aircraft T-27, Isometric force, Ejection, Brazilian Air ForceAbstract
Aim: To analyze the muscle strength of Aviator Cadets undergoing a training program in an EMB312/T-27 Aircraft Force Simulator prototype. Methods: The current study comprised of 56 Aviator Cadets from the Brazilian Air Force, divided into four groups (N=14): 2nd Squadron, 4th Squadron, Control Group and Female Aviator group. The protocols employed evaluated force measurements for isometric contraction time from the following maneuvers: nose-up, nose-down, rotation to the right, rotation to the left, and ejection force. Results: Statistical difference was observed for all groups, after training, for the nose-up maneuver. Only the Female Aviator group presented no significant statistical difference, after training, for nose-down maneuvers. The 2nd Squadron and Female Aviator groups presented no statistical difference, after training, for the rotation movements to the left and right. The Female Aviator group presented no significant statistical difference for ejection force after training. Conclusion: A difference in force achievement was verified for the 4th Squadron cadets in comparison to the other experimental groups. It was also possible to observe a significant difference in the isometric force of the male aviators in comparison to the females.
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Análise das forças exercidas em voo por Cadetes Aviadores da Força Aérea Brasileira
Objetivos: Analisar a força muscular de Cadetes Aviadores submetidos a um programa de treinamento utilizando o protótipo do Simulador de Forças da Aeronave EMB312/T-27. Métodos: Este estudo foi realizado com 56 Cadetes Aviadores da Força Aérea Brasileira dividido em quatro grupos (N=14), sendo: 2º Esquadrão, 4º Esquadrão, Controle do peso e Aviadoras. Os protocolos utilizados avaliaram as medidas de força em função do tempo de contração isométrica para os movimentos de Cabrar, Picar, Rotação Interna e Rotação Externa e da força de ejeção. Resultados: Foi observado que houve diferença estatística após treinamento para todos os grupos no movimento de Cabrar. Para o movimento de Picar somente o grupo Aviadoras não apresentou diferença estatística significante após treinamento. Para o movimento de Rotação externa e interna o 2º Esquadrão e Aviadoras não apresentaram diferença estatística após treinamento. Para a força de ejeção o Grupo de Aviadoras não apresentou diferença estatística significante após treinamento. Conclusões: Foi
verificada diferença na realização de força dos Cadetes 4º esquadrão em relação aos demais grupos experimentais. Também se pode observar uma diferença significante da força isométrica de homens em relação às mulheres aviadoras.
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