Jet Fighter School II

More Training for Computer Fighter Pilots
by Richard G. Sheffield

The Vertical Eight

The vertical eight is the last in the series of figure-eight maneuvers. It consists of making a transition from an inside loop to an outside loop and back again in the vertical plane. This is another showy maneuver for aircraft with excess thrust.

• Fly straight and level at 600 knots or more. Depending on your aircraft, you may need to apply maximum power during the climbing portion of the maneuver. If so, remember to power back in the descending portion. (1)
• Pull back on the stick as you would when entering a loop. (2)
• When you reach the top of the loop, rather than going over and starting down, push forward on the stick and start an outside loop. (3)
• At the bottom of your completed outside loop, pull back on the stick and complete the second half of the inside loop. (4)

Figure 3-5. Vertical Eight

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