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TURN-AROUND MOVES : Changing Flight Direction with Style

When flying an aerobatic performance, you will need some type of turnaround maneuver to bring the aircraft back to center stage. Three of the better known ones are the stall turn, Immelmann and split-S. These three turnarounds can place the plane back in line with its prior altitude or allow the plane to exit at a higher altitude, depending on your needs. ILLUSTRATIONS BY FX MODELS The secret to executing good turnaround maneuvers is keeping both...

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