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Two tests of effort were conducted: before (test I) and after (test II) practical flights. Test of physical effort relyed on the number of rotations of looping accomplished. When performing rotations on looping, in tests I and II, the percentage level of task performance was assessed using a diagnostic and training device. Tasks for the exerciser were sent wirelessly to the glasses from the operator\u2019s position. The heart rate (HR) and blood pressure were measured with a camera-type Microlife AG.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>In test II, there was a statistically significant improvement in the percentage of task completion (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.01) and an insignificant improvement in the performance of rotations on looping compared to test I. After Test I and II demonstrated a statistically significant increase in HR and systolic blood pressure when compared to before test values. 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