Definitions of terms used in aviation and simulation - MiGMan's Flight Sim Museum




Definitions G (or g) Gravity - the acceleration force due togravity.Use as a measure of the accelerative vectors a pilot can experience during manoeuvering an a/c. We may define three main areas of g-force : 0 - 3 G G experienced by pilots during standard turns in most combat jets. NEGATIVE 3G will induce a "red-out" due to bursting capillaries in the eyeballs. 4 G Experienced during break turns, e.g. on a fast jet circuit pattern. An average pilot will lose consciousness (Black-out) after 10 seconds at 4 g. The onset of blackout can be delayed by 'hunching', bracing the stomach muscles and grunting.This is known as the L-1 Manoeuver. 5 - 9 G For emergency use only, e.g. during ACM. More than a few seconds will induce g-locG loadings of 5 - 9 g should be reserved for emergency manoeuvers such as break turns G-Loc g-induced loss of consciousness. Pilot blackoutsused by excessive g or by too-rapid onset of g-forces. GATE Maximum Power GCA Ground Controlled Approach GCI Ground Controlled Intercept glint Apparent movement of the radar Centre of a target Golden BB A lucky hit Gut Check Rolling the a/c to check for attacks from the belly side Back to Definitions Email MiGMan with your experiences or any information related to this sim.



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