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"mike regish" wrote:

I got into this debate here several years ago. I was of the opinion (not
having a G meter to test it) that your G load would be less if you were
descending, but most seemed to think that 60 degrees was a 2 G turn
regardless of whether you were holding altitude or not.

Which is it? I still think G forces would be reduced by descending, but
can't come up with a good explanation why.

Consider the vectors. Consider the portion of the lift vector that is vertical.
If you bank, the vertical portion of the lift vector is decreased and you will
descend (assuming level flight initially).

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