'A lot of nerves': How it feels to pilot a Eurofighter Typhoon over Darwin
From breathing through the nerves to taking everything one step at a time, Spanish fighter pilot Captain Jaime Molina Cegarra shares what it takes to fly the fastest jet at this year's Exercise Pitch Black.
Spanish Air and Space Force Captain Jaime Molina Cegarra recently piloted a Eurofighter Typhoon jet during Exercise Pitch Black, a major aviation war game in Darwin, Northern Australia. The largest international exercise of its kind, it involved thousands of military personnel from 21 nations. Captain Cegarra, who has a connection to Australia, found the country's airspace a prime training ground due to its size and lack of air traffic.
The Eurofighter Typhoon, the fastest jet in the exercise, can reach top speeds of over 2,400 kilometers per hour and climb double the height of Mount Everest. Captain Cegarra described the intense experience of flying the jet, noting the need to manage nerves and focus on the task at hand. He had previously studied in Australia, making it his second home, and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to return and share his skills with the Australian military.
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