KR> G limit - long

2008-10-12 Thread Stephen Jacobs
how and who came up with this rule? Is there any science behind it? No science at all, only BS. Most netters already know this, but just in case .. If the aircraft weighs 900lb, then 1G (gravity) is 900lbs. The rated load factor of 7G means the relevant part of the st

KR> G limit - long

2008-10-12 Thread larry severson
However, like all "rules of thumb" in aviation, it is conservative. That is why aircraft structure limit loads are ALWAYS at least 25% below their design loads. >No science at all, only BS. > >Most netters already know this, but just in case .. > >If the aircraft weighs 900lb, then 1G (grav