G Loads based on a turn where the stick is not abruptly moved during the
turn.
Angle of bank = G load
40 degrees 1.3 G
60 2.0
80 5.75
90 9.2
SUSTAINED 90 degree bank is not theoretically possible. A long time ago,
in another life, I did this sort of thing for the USAF for a few years. Oddly
enough.. after a while you get to "like" the pull of G's when horsing around.
Between being in great shape, the G suit, breathing O2 and grunting a lot it's
amazing what the body will endure. High G turns are almost always of BRIEF
duration.
As far as DSing is concerned; it seems to me that the in-flight failures are
more likely a function of SPEED vs G loads. The F-16, I'm told, will
routinely handle 9 Gs but there is surely an airspeed redline where things start
coming apart. ~JD~ San Diego
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