Purpose of this audible monologue of Eastwood's character to himself

[jackson6612]

I remember watching Clint Eastwood's movie Firefox in which while flying a fighter aircraft he was dictating himself almost everything which he was doing doing, seeing, etc. What was the purpose of this audible monologue of Eastwood's character to himself? Perhaps, in general pilots do this so that everything going on while flying get recorded in black box. What is your opinion on this?

 

[Andre]

I have not seen the movie, but I happened to be in that profession and yes it makes sense. We were used to calling out all axions and decisions loudly to be registrated on the VCR tape for debriefing/evaluating purposes

 

[lisab]

I have not seen the movie, but I happened to be in that profession and yes it makes sense. We were used to calling out all axions and decisions loudly to be registrated on the VCR tape for debriefing/evaluating purposes

Is it hard to get out of that habit, like if you're driving? Nice way to make your passengers crazy haha .

 

[Andre]

Good question,

I guess we learned to flip switches during the preflight check:

Emotions - Off
Worries - Off
Fears - Off
Thinking Out Loud - On
Fun - on

Obviously all was reversed in the post flight check.

And yes I remember interesting conversations with passengers during such trips.

 

[LudusRex]

The purpose of Eastwood's character's audible monologue in the movie Firefox may have been to provide insight into his thought process and actions while flying the fighter aircraft. It allows the audience to understand the character's decisions and reactions in real time, creating a more immersive experience.

In terms of its relevance to real-life pilots, it is possible that some pilots do engage in a similar practice to ensure that important information is recorded in the black box. However, it is important to note that this audible monologue may not be a standard or required practice for all pilots, and it may vary depending on the individual and their training.

In my opinion, the use of an audible monologue in the movie serves as a storytelling device and adds to the suspense and intensity of the flying scenes. It also humanizes the character and allows the audience to connect with them on a deeper level. Overall, the purpose of the audible monologue in the movie may be primarily for dramatic effect rather than being a direct representation of real-life aviation practices.