What should pilots focus on during repetitive G force exposure for effective AGSM practice?

Focusing on cyclical breathing patterns during repetitive G force exposure is essential for effective Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM) practice. When pilots experience high G forces, the body can suffer from reduced blood flow to the brain due to gravitational forces pulling blood downward. This can lead to G-induced Loss of Consciousness (GLOC).

Cyclical breathing helps maintain adequate oxygen levels and ensures that the blood remains more consistently above the diaphragm, which is crucial for sustaining awareness and function under high G conditions. By actively practicing a controlled breathing technique, pilots can better manage their physiological responses, maintain cognitive functions, and increase their ability to withstand the G forces encountered during flight maneuvers.

Maintaining a consistent breathing pattern automates the body's response to changes in pressure and can also mitigate the physical stress experienced, making it a vital component of AGSM training.

Other considerations, like muscle strength training and recovery techniques, are also important but do not directly provide the immediate physiological benefits related to maintaining consciousness and performance during high G scenarios in the moment as cyclical breathing does.