KR> G forces etc

Hi netters, glad to see no netters mentioned the "fudge factor" of about 1 1/2 used by most designers to over design safety into the aircraft.In my young gliding days I used to "push redline" believing the design safety factor would see me through--until I came to my senses.I think this "fudg

KR> G forces etc.

Wesley ,thanks for your most informative data.To answer your question the answer is --no. I was just generalising in the broadest sense. Regards , Eric Evezard, S.Africa.