Timeline for People in a rollercoaster or falling elevator feel the rapid descent, so why don't pilots in the cockpit?
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| May 15, 2020 at 0:06 | comment | added | HiddenWindshield | @JPhi1618 If you're falling at a constant rate, you feel 1G, regardless of what that rate is. Only acceleration produces G-forces. | |
| Jan 7, 2019 at 18:28 | comment | added | 2NinerRomeo | @ratchetfreak, Yes, Indeed, you are correct. I retract my statement about failing to mention constant velocity/equilibrium. | |
| S Jan 6, 2019 at 16:29 | history | suggested | psmears | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Fix a few typos
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| Jan 6, 2019 at 8:25 | comment | added | Amazon Dies In Darkness | Does this answer mean that once a skydiver reaches terminal velocity, they no longer feel as though they are falling? | |
| Jan 5, 2019 at 4:14 | comment | added | ratchet freak | @2NinerRomeo that's what terminal velocity is about. | |
| Jan 5, 2019 at 0:05 | comment | added | 2NinerRomeo | I think this answer is onto the right track by mentioning that acceleration is what is felt, but fails to get into the areas of constant velocity or equilibrium which is really what is masking the sensation of descent. | |
| Jan 4, 2019 at 16:38 | comment | added | JPhi1618 | @summerrain just because they experience momentary accelerations in that range doesn't mean they felt a constant "falling" acceleration. I don't know what the limit is, but you can be descending at a constant rate and not notice the less-than-1G especially if you are sitting. Close to zero or negative G's and of course you will notice because you will float, but as long as there is some constant positive G, you might not realize you are falling. | |
| Jan 4, 2019 at 11:57 | comment | added | Notts90 | There is also the lack of wind. Plus since the op mentioned elevators, might be worth pointing out you only feel the initial acceleration, after that you only feel vibration . | |
| Jan 4, 2019 at 11:15 | comment | added | Dave Gremlin | +1 for mentioning the spiral dive. In a 60 degree steep turn you can be pulling +2g and not notice | |
| Jan 4, 2019 at 10:57 | comment | added | summerrain | The aircraft encountered vertical accelerations between +0.5G and +1.7G. | |
| Jan 4, 2019 at 10:28 | history | answered | ratchet freak | CC BY-SA 4.0 |