“Post-stall maneuvering” gives a plane excellent maneuverability—but the equipment needed to boost it comes with tradeoffs, as all advanced aircraft features do. The post-stall maneuvers, like the ...
US Air Force demo pilots perform airshow stunts derived from real-world combat training. Airshows offer a glimpse into fighter jet capabilities and their role in combat scenarios. Air Force demo ...
Modern combat and technology have drastically reduced the frequency of dogfighting engagements, as beyond-visual-range (BVR) fighting becomes the primary combat mode. Air combat maneuvering (ACM), ...
ACM training is not about memorizing a catalog of maneuvers, but ingraining a mindset within the pilot: managing chaos, anticipating geometry, and making split-second decisions under high-G pressure.