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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, slows down on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. As the reel of the aircraft arresting system spins it activates a hydraulic pump which compresses a brake pad to safely slow the aircraft. The aircraft can go from a speed of 180 knots to a complete hault in approximately 10 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, connects its J-Hook to an aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. As a pilot lands on a runway during an in-flight emergency, the pilot will drop the J-Hook to the 1.25 inch steel cable of the AAS to assist the jet in rapidly decreasing its speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Aircraft completes certification

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sonthala Phabmisay, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production NCO in charge, checks the nylon tape of the aircraft arresting system for possible damange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. The barriers are inspected for torn nylon tapes, cuts in the steel cable, hydraulic leaks or flying debris caused by the engagement of the high-speed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxis down the runway during an aircraft arresting system test certification at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. The annual certification check's the integrity of the barriers hydraulic system and the system as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, connects its J-Hook to an aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. As a pilot lands on a runway during an in-flight emergency, the pilot will drop the J-Hook to the 1.25 inch steel cable of the AAS to assist the jet in rapidly decreasing its speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron ties a knot on the aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. An annual certification check's the integrity of the barriers hydraulic system and the system as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Aircraft completes certification

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squaron ensure the aircraft arresting system is properly in place at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. The AAS is inspected every day by the power production shop and fire department personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Aircraft completes certification

The aircraft arresting system rests on the flightline after being used at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. The aircraft arresting system consists of a steel cable attached to 1,200 feet of high-strength nylon tape wrapped in a metal reel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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