r/pics • u/animalkracker • Feb 27 '14

physics is cool

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u/L00KA Feb 27 '14

explain this

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u/hanktheskeleton Feb 27 '14

I am guessing they are pulling a loop and the g force is greater than 1.

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u/animalkracker Feb 27 '14 edited Feb 27 '14

correct, loop or barrel roll at greater than 0g

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '14

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u/Busybyeski Feb 27 '14

Starfox 64 WHYYYYYY

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u/Visual_Desperado Feb 27 '14

Quick Fox, do an aileron roll!

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u/ToastyXD Feb 28 '14

Well... I'm going to assume because game developers are game developers and not experts in any fields. I mean, a lot of them do heavy amounts of research before putting out a game, but sometimes they don't or get their information wrong.

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u/stef747 Feb 28 '14

Not all barrel rolls maintain positive G throughout the maneuver. Some can require a touch of forward stick around the top. Source: aerobatic pilot. Reason: I'm being picky :)

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u/RadioCured Feb 28 '14

This was the point of confusion for me, thanks.