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Old 27th November 2009 | 23:03
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gpn01
 
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Originally Posted by BackPacker
Theoretically, yes, but if you want to make the loop nicely round (which wins points in a competition) you usually have to float a bit at the top. That might mean zero or slightly negative G's.
Bit of thread creep I know but....If you need to push negative at the top of a loop...it ain't a loop! (unless you're pushing into a pretty serious headwind).
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