If You Can Pass This Aviation Quiz You Belong At Top Gun

The purpose of the split-s is what?

Retry Correct Incorrect The split-s used by pilots to disengage from combat. The move is performed by first doing a half roll, following by a falling half-loop. By doing this, the plane will turn around quickly, allowing for a rapid escape.

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The purpose of the split-s is what?

• Descend at a rapid speed
• Fire rockets at the same time
• Disengage from combat
• Attack an enemy fighter from above