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2026/01/08
「消防員聽不到的無線電,消防局長聽不見的基層聲音」
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F-16 Fighter Jet Accident Related Issues
- The crashed fighter jet was an F-16V, but it belonged to the older Block 20 model, which was upgraded from an F-16AB through the "Phoenix Rising Project," rather than a newly purchased F-16V (new jets have not yet been delivered).
- One of the core upgrade items of the "Phoenix Rising Project" is the Modular Mission Computer (MMC). This system is the "brain" of the fighter jet, responsible for multiple critical functions such as missile guidance, fire control, ammunition management, radar navigation, flight attitude, and altitude/airspeed.
- According to reports, the MMC frequently experiences "bugs" or problems after the upgrade, and the Air Force is currently working on corrections.
- MMC malfunctions can lead to the failure of the Head-Up Display (HUD). The HUD is extremely important for fighter pilots because they need to constantly monitor the external environment, and the HUD provides critical flight information, preventing them from having to look down at their instruments.
- The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for F-16 emergency situations is:
- Stabilize flight attitude (priority).
- Report and declare an emergency.
- Hand over navigation or request lead aircraft guidance.
- Attempt to restart the system (reset MMC).
- If MMC fails, the pilot must immediately return to base, as this constitutes a high-risk situation.
- The final resort is to eject.
- Fighter pilots are more susceptible to Spatial Disorientation (SD), especially at night or in poor weather. They might mistake stars for ships or vice versa, leading to an inability to distinguish between the sky and the sea horizon. This incident is presumed to be Type 2 Spatial Disorientation (where the pilot is aware of being disoriented).
- The principle for dealing with spatial disorientation is to "trust the instruments." Even if the brain's perception is compromised, pilots should refer to standby instruments to control the aircraft's attitude.
- Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) refers to a situation where the aircraft itself is controllable, but due to pilot error (such as spatial disorientation or G-force induced Loss Of Consciousness, G-LOC), it crashes into the ground or water. CFIT accounts for 26% of F-16 accidents and 75% of pilot fatalities.
- The Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS) is a technology jointly developed by Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, and NASA. It uses AI algorithms combined with terrain data to issue warnings before an aircraft is about to hit the ground. If the pilot does not respond, it automatically takes over control, corrects the flight attitude, and prevents a collision. This system has been proven to effectively save lives in multiple incidents.
Criticism of the Government and Politicians
- Criticism was directed at a certain high-ranking official (referring to a Democratic Progressive Party, DPP official) for blaming the F-16 accident on the "Blue-White" opposition parties obstructing the 2026 defense budget, deeming it a political maneuver and irresponsible.
- The "Phoenix Rising Project" and MMC upgrades were programs initiated many years ago, and their budgets were already allocated. The current F-16 problems are due to long-standing software bugs that have not been thoroughly resolved, and the failure to timely introduce or implement the crucial Auto GCAS, which is unrelated to the current annual budget.
- It was urged that the Ministry of National Defense and the military should focus on solving practical problems, such as MMC software corrections, the introduction of Auto GCAS, and enhanced training, rather than politicizing the accident.
- It was questioned whether Legislators supervising the defense budget, which amounts to NT$1.25 trillion, is their duty. A demand was made for clear budget reports instead of mere A4 sheets, to prevent the arbitrary spending of taxpayers' money.
- Concerns were raised about the safety of the crashed instructor, speculating that they might not have successfully ejected, and even if they did, the chances of survival are extremely slim given the cold winter sea conditions.
- It was emphasized that military personnel, police officers, and firefighters are crucial cornerstones for defending the nation and protecting public safety. They should be provided with the best treatment, welfare, and equipment, allowing them to perform their duties without worries.
Retired Police and Firefighters' Rights Issues
- The Legislative Yuan has passed relevant bills, but the Ministry of Interior has not yet allocated a budget, preventing the implementation of the Ministry of Civil Service's "new basic pension standard," thus affecting the distribution of pensions for retired police officers.
- Action Plan: The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) will initiate a "class action lawsuit" to assist retired police and fire service personnel in requesting the court to rule that the government must legally disburse the owed difference.
- It was argued that the government should adhere to the "principle of legitimate expectation," and the retirement benefits for military personnel, police officers, and firefighters who have retired or served under the old system should not be arbitrarily altered. If reforms are necessary, a "sunset clause" should be established, applicable to new recruits, to ensure the fairness of the system.
Firefighters' Radio Issues
- The video title mentioned "Radios that firefighters cannot hear," foreshadowing the intention to track this issue.
- Argument: There are indeed problems with fire department radio communications (e.g., unable to hear beyond 30 meters), which poses a threat to firefighters' safety.
- The improvement of fire radios will be continuously monitored to ensure the safety of firefighters and the general public.
MRT Police Manpower and Deployment Issues
- Regarding a recent incident on the MRT, it was questioned that despite 13 MRT police officers being on duty at the time, there were no MRT police present at Taipei Main Station when the incident occurred.
- Argument: MRT police manpower is insufficient, and deployment timing (slots) are inappropriate. Especially during high-traffic peak hours like Friday evenings, Taipei Main Station (integrating MRT, Taiwan Railways, and High-Speed Rail) should have more police presence.
- An interpellation has been raised in the Transportation Committee, requesting relevant units to review and increase police forces.
Speaker's Motivation for Entering Politics
- Having served as a volunteer firefighter for 33 years, personally experiencing grassroots societal issues, the speaker realized the limited capacity of individual rescue efforts.
- The speaker believes that entering politics can expand influence through legislation, rule-making, government oversight, and advocacy, thereby solving more systemic problems and benefiting more people.
- The speaker gave up a high-paying (approximately three times or more the current legislator's salary) and comfortable pilot job to dedicate to public service.
- The speaker hopes to make Taiwan a better land and to bring greater happiness and well-being to every citizen of the Republic of China.