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mstram 17th August 2001 19:15

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

spekesoftly 18th August 2001 06:03

4g = sudden loud twang? :D

pigboat 18th August 2001 06:17

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


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