Overhead breaks apparently aren't just a fighter thing

[wanttaja]

35, you are a beast! I've pulled over 9 before but I've never met someone that pulled 500 G's!

I've known people with their heads up their ass, but 500 Gs would put your head DOWN your ass....

Ron Wanttaja

 

[N801BH]

I've known people with their heads up their ass, but 500 Gs would put your head DOWN your ass....

Ron Wanttaja

Not only down your ass..... but.. Back out your ass, and into next week......

 

[Jay Honeck]

I'm always amused when people get their panties in a bunch about an overhead break to landing. Or a straight in approach, for that matter.

You obviously wouldn't use these approaches in a busy pattern, but on a day when you're the only plane for 50 miles, who cares? Both techniques get you on the ground quickly and safely, whether you're flying an F-16 or a Fly Baby.

 

[35 AoA]

I became a black hole after that experience........

 

[nddons]

In my best Johnny Carson Voice..

I did not know that.....

 

[yakdriver]

I just bought a Nanchang CJ6. I guess I'll have to do nothing but overhead breaks when I fly it so all you others watch out when I'm in the pattern. Don