East River turning radius

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.

mike

"Grumman-581" wrote in message
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"d&tm" wrote in message
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I have heard guys on this group regulary mention 60 degree
or 2 g turns, but in my training steep turns were 45 degrees
maximum.

A 60 degree turn is only 2Gs if you you maintain altitude during the
turn...