Dumb question
Whilst on the subject of G's pulled, I have a question as a PPL who was lucky enough to get a Hawk pax trip recently.
Other than during the requested aeros at the end of the trip, the only significant G encountered was the run and break into the circuit. I don't really understand the necessity for this - I was told it was a good way to get airspeed down - we did a 90deg angle of bank turn, pulling at the buffet, back around into the circuit - about 2-4g and it did knock off about 90knots from memory.
When landing at a quiet airfield with no other traffic, surely the fact that we effectively fly a circuit unnecessarily before landing rather than just losing airspeed on finals negates any time saving? Also, doesn't this high rate turn risk stalling and dropping a wing close to the ground. Just questions, please don't shoot.