MG, it’s over twenty years since I flew the type (BH) but 500 fpm was classed as normal, I think, requiring no engineering inspection. The 1200 fpm I think was the second absorption rate of the gear legs and required some engineering attention. Higher rates than that resulted in the seats stroking, which involves metal rods being pulled through dies, to protect the pilots.
Last edited by ShyTorque; 14th Oct 2020 at 07:19.
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