On Thu, 19 Feb 2015 06:38:02 -0500, Stick Left-Steer Left
wrote:

On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:42:36 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 18 Feb 2015 21:15:04 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

The term "seat of the pants" in flying doesn't refer to physical input
data. It refers to flying naturally without having to think about
every step you are taking. I was never very good at it.

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I understand your point but I always thought "seat of the pants"
flying referred mostly to banking the plane at the right angle for the
turn radius, i.e., banking it so that you don't slide in your seat one
way or the other.

I would think that the butt's reaction to banking an airplane would be the same as
the reaction to banking a motorcycle. The force is directly into the seat, so no
sliding occurs.

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Thats the ideal situation, zero lateral G forces. Apparently that
happens automagically on a motorcycle just like it seems to on a fast
moving boat. On an airplane it's entirely possible to be banked at
the wrong angle for the rate of turn.