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I need to simulate a test weight of between 10 and 20 Kg on top of a product. I am planning to do this by compression, via a steel plate directly attached to the arm of a pneumatic cylinder. The product, (and steel plate), dimensions are 5 1/2" x 1 5/8", (or 14cm x 4.1cm for you youngsters!). Am...

Sorry, can't give an answer, but its always mystified me too! Perhaps someone who worked on the making of "The italian Job" might be able to help?

I know the feeling you're talking about, and still get it if the car goes over a hump backed bridge, but I've been skydiving for 30 years, and have never suffered the same sensation, although 10,000 - 13,000 ft is still "near the earth" compared with astronauts.