WHAT IS G-FORCE?
The faster you move, the more of this stomach-churning force you feel
WORDS SCOTT DUTFIELD
IN THE AIR
These types of acceleration generate gwhile flying
1 LINEAR ACCELERATION A change of speed in a straight line. Acceleration is typically experienced during landing and takeoff.
2 RADIAL ACCELERATION Acceleration derived from changing direction, such as a sharp turn or dive.
3 ANGULAR ACCELERATION A simultaneous change in both speed and direction, such as during a climbing turn.
4 POSITIVE G When a plane accelerates or decelerates forwards or upwards, the pilot experiences positive g-force.