Why 3.8 ?

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17th August 2001 | 19:15

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mstram

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Why 3.8 ?

How did 'they' come up with 3.8 g's as a limit for 'normal' aircraft ?

Why not 4.0 ? .. 2.0 ???

Mike

18th August 2001 | 06:03

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4g = sudden loud twang?

18th August 2001 | 06:17

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Has to do with vertical velocity on touchdown. Any more than 3.8g and your pax would all be wearing fur collars.

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