Jet Fighter School II

More Training for Computer Fighter Pilots
by Richard G. Sheffield

Inverted Flight and the High-Speed Low-Altitude Pass

As you may have noticed, aerobatics requires a great deal of flying upside-down. Inverted flight is not only useful in many maneuvers but can be a maneuver all in itself. Low-altitude high-speed passes are much more spectacular if performed inverted.

• Roll to straight and level inverted flight at 400 knots or more. (1)
• Pull back slightly on the stick to descend to an altitude of 500 feet. (2)
• When level at 500 feet, perform a series of up and down jinks. Jinks are rapid changes of direction for a brief period of time. Remember when you are inverted you must push forward on the stick to push your nose up. (3)
• Make a 180-degree turn and level out, inverted for a second pass. Push forward on the stick to gain altitude. When you're back to at least 2000 feet, roll right side up. (4)

Figure 3-9. The Inverted Flight and the High-Speed Low-Altitude Pass

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