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		sandworm101 on Oct 13, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Air India Express 737 Hits ILS, Damages Wall on De... 1g in up/down force. But thicker air means more forwards/back forces. Higher engine power = more force, regardless of G.

TylerE on Oct 14, 2018 [–]

Engine power is a fraction of weight. Even at full thrust (which is rarely used in commercial service, even for takeoff), the engines are only capable of 0.25g or so.

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