anti-G straining maneuver

English

Noun

anti-G straining maneuver (plural anti-G straining maneuvers)

  1. (aviation, spaceflight) An anti-G technique to increase G-tolerance and reduce G-LOC incidences, that has been described as like straining on the toilet while constipated. The technique has taught in training as visualizing a walnut held between one's buttcheeks, and then trying to crush it.

Synonyms

  • AGSM (abbreviation)

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  • AGSM (abbreviation)
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