I could be wrong, but doesn't it matter a LOT as to how quickly the
maneuver
is stopped and started? Like, an up down done over 9 seconds is almost no
strain, and one done in 3 seconds is *considerably* more strain on the
plane?

Yeah, I'm wondering that, too.

Everyone is saying I didn't put too much negative G on the airframe -- which
is nice to hear -- but it was a pretty abrupt maneuver. I know when I do
"up/downs" with the kids, if I do it long and slow, it's a lot easier on
everyone than if I yank and push.

Hopefully pushing hard didn't stress things too much...
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
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