G force

Definition

• The measure or value of the gravitational pull of the earth as modified by the earth’s rotation, equal to acceleration of a freely moving body at the rate of 32.16 feet per second. Example: If a 100-pound load places a 300-pound stress on the parachute during opening, the shock is 3 Gs.

References

• Parachute Rigger Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2015