> A control group (mean age (SD) = 29 (3.2) years, range 23–32 years) of 10 adults with no experience in flying was included, matched for age, gender, and educa

> A control group (mean age (SD) = 29 (3.2) years, range 23–32 years) of 10 adults with no experience in flying was included, matched for age, gender, and educational level. Additionally, controls were also matched for handedness (9 right- and 1 left-handed in each group). Controls should be matched for military service. There is a high probability of this altering the brain in ways unrelated to being a fighter pilot. In fact, military pilots who fly other types of aircraft might be ideal.