Low Yo-Yo

Situation: You're in a hard-turning, low-speed fight. You're too close for short-range missiles but you can't out-turn the enemy to line up for a gun shot. Maneuver:

• Let your upper wing come over and begin an inverted dive (1).
• Roll out in the opposite direction and pull the nose up (2).
• Repeat the process until you pull in behind the enemy and can line up a gun shot (3).

Note: This maneuver should not be performed at low altitude.

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Drop down inside the other aircraft's turn; then pull in behind for a possible shot.

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