*Short for gravitational force, or g-force: A measurement of the type of acceleration that causes weight; 1 G is equal to the force of gravity experienced under normal conditions. At 1 G a pilot’s head and helmet weigh approximately 20 pounds. They effectively weigh 180 pounds at 9 Gs.
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