[Blueflag]

With all due respect, .3 - .8 lateral G's is far from a slam. Consider that lying on your side in bed, you experience 1G of lateral force.

[Howie]

When lying on my bed I experience 1 g positive. If an earth quake shakes the bed sideways I will experience some lateral g's. If you weigh 200 lbs and were in the airliner and got a .8 side gust it would shove you into the side of your seat with a force of 160 lbs. that would get your attention!.

[Palmetto]

With all due respect, .3 - .8 lateral G's is far from a slam. Consider that lying on your side in bed, you experience 1G of lateral force.

Not trying to flame here, but a "g" is a term used to describe acceleration.

When you're lying on your side (or anywhere else) you are not moving. No acceleration at all (w/respect to the earth).