Pulling 5g in an airplane - General

Until the first time I laugh I was completely blind due to the lack of blood in my head, thus the worried face. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7z-R24nW1M[/media] [editline]15th June 2013[/editline] The previous flight, where we pulled 5.5g even. I didn't have any tunnelvision effects though, probably due to a higher pulse and more tension due to it being the first flight, also maybe a different sitting position [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5U6fWYlZ9M[/media]

I went completely blind watching the vidEO HAHAHA No, but seriously, that's really cool. I've always had an interest in flying and though I used to take lessons, I haven't been in the air for over a year. Hopefully in the future I'll be able to experience awesome stuff like this.

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[QUOTE=DudeGuyKT;41039535]I went completely blind watching the vidEO HAHAHA No, but seriously, that's really cool. I've always had an interest in flying and though I used to take lessons, I haven't been in the air for over a year. Hopefully in the future I'll be able to experience awesome stuff like this.[/QUOTE] Where did you fly?

[QUOTE=DrDevil;41039615]Where did you fly?[/QUOTE] I fly out of a small local airport in Texas. Mainly just small planes.

So are there any lasting health problems if you do this often?

[QUOTE=Krinkels;41051567]So are there any lasting health problems if you do this often?[/QUOTE] I'm no expert but experiencing G's for short intervals shouldn't be too dangerous if you do it often. NASCAR drivers get around 4G's when they turn, roller coasters can get you up to 3G's. I've heard of some fighter pilots getting neck pain. I don't think there's much to worry about.

What plane are you in?

[QUOTE=Ninja Duck;41052005]I'm no expert but experiencing G's for short intervals shouldn't be too dangerous if you do it often. NASCAR drivers get around 4G's when they turn, roller coasters can get you up to 3G's. I've heard of some fighter pilots getting neck pain. I don't think there's much to worry about.[/QUOTE] A lot of fighter pilots do get back and neck problems.

I always wondered; when you're flying as a civilian, how do you deal with stuff like the risk of collisions? Do you have some sort of system that lets you know when there are other aircraft in the vicinity? Do you have specific areas you're allowed to fly in?

The noise in the 2nd video is terrifying.

[QUOTE=a dumb bear;41054901]What plane are you in?[/QUOTE] Its a glider. Looks like a K21, DG505 or similar twin. [IMG]http://www.scalesoaring.co.uk/GLASS/Documentation/DG/DG1000/images/D-9990-17.jpg[/IMG] [editline]16th June 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Maloof?;41055194]I always wondered; when you're flying as a civilian, how do you deal with stuff like the risk of collisions? Do you have some sort of system that lets you know when there are other aircraft in the vicinity? Do you have specific areas you're allowed to fly in?[/QUOTE] Yes and sort of. Generally what you are taught is "make sure your head is out of the cockpit as much as it is in the cockpit". What is meant by this is you should spend around 90% of your time looking outside the aircraft at the space and area around you. What a lot of student pilots fall into the trap of doing is being fixated on the instruments in front of them when in reality, you can fly an airplane from takeoff to landing without even looking at them once. They are to be used as an aid when in flight but not a primary form of navigation or controlling the aircraft (for example the artificial horizon should not be used to judge the attitude against the horizon, you should do that yourself by comparing the nose with its position in relation to the horizon and the AH should be used as a backup for that if you fly in cloud etc). So generally the attitude toward traffic avoidance is just that - you should always be looking and observing any other aircraft near you. Of course there is a blind spot - your 6 o'clock - which is a dangerous one and your below. But other aircraft if they abide by those rules of thumb should see you and acknowledge that you cannot see them. Regardless, traffic avoidance systems do exist in the forms of civilian TCAS ([URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_collision_avoidance_system[/URL]) and for gliders more basic systems ([URL]http://www.powerflarm.aero/index.php/en/[/URL]). There is no need for these systems in my opinion and even when flying in close formation - like that which is done all the time in gliders - collisions are very uncommon if all the pilots keep their eyes open. Being sensible in the best system to avoid an accident. With regards to airspace restrictions we in the UK have to respect and abide by the airspace classifications ([URL]http://www.island-images.co.uk/ATC/zRon1990s/UK%20Airspace.jpg[/URL]) whilst in CAS (controlled airspace - airspace which is by law under the observation and control of an air traffic control unit). This normally means contacting the relevant control authority via radio and depending on whether you have a transponder and a radio you can fly up to class C CAS if coordinated with an ATSU. If however you are flying OCAS (outside of controlled airspace) then you are free to do whatever you want and are under no obligation to contact air traffic control. That said, airways that are above uncontrolled airspace [B]are[/B] controlled, and if you want to cross/climb through one of these airways you need to contact an ATSU and you are then under their control. Largely speaking we can fly where we want when we want, taking into account control airspace and danger areas, but even then with a simple call to an air traffic control unit we can cross or fly in that area. Both the pieces of information above apply to powered aircraft, gliders and ultralights which a lot of people think can't do certain things. If anything, gliders are more exempt from the rules than powered aircraft. For example aircraft in the UK must be a minimum of 400ft above the surface and even higher when in a built up area. Gliders cannot always abide by this rule as when getting lift they can utilise "wave" or a "ridge", which can involve flying very, very close to the ground ([B]video: [/B][URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIN69y3DLgo[/URL]). This is perfectly safe and in the past 5 years there have been no fatalities when performing it. Gliders can be transponder and radio equipped and can fly in controlled airspace the same as a powered aircraft. Infact - pro tip - airliners have to give way to gliders by law. A lot of pilots only fly outside of controlled airspace despite being radio/transponder equipped. Personally I think they're silly - if you just advice air traffic on what you're doing they can be quite accommodating and unless there is priority traffic in the vicinity you can do your own thing. I hope that answered your questions :downs: Source: 7 years glider pilot, 2 years powered pilot, 1 year instructor in the UK

wow, I had no idea gliders were that manoeuvrable. And in those videos it sounded like you were in a jet haha

Aw shit I assumed it was about reaching 5G download speeds with your mobile phone on an airplane. I am dissapointed.

[QUOTE=Ninja Duck;41052005]I'm no expert but experiencing G's for short intervals shouldn't be too dangerous if you do it often. NASCAR drivers get around 4G's when they turn, roller coasters can get you up to 3G's. I've heard of some fighter pilots getting neck pain. I don't think there's much to worry about.[/QUOTE] Rollercoasters go up to and hovers around 5gs, just saying.