adambar Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 FULL FILM: McLaren Speedtail vs F35 Fighter Je 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 It's really interesting to note that some pilots come in near ground level whereas others stay pretty high. In other Mach Loop videos featuring British pilots, most of them are ground huggers. I haven't flown this in simulation, but I'm fairly sure it must test your resolve in real life. That's a lot of dirt to approach at speed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 On 5/27/2024 at 11:36 AM, Rodger Pettichord said: It's really interesting to note that some pilots come in near ground level whereas others stay pretty high. In other Mach Loop videos featuring British pilots, most of them are ground huggers. I haven't flown this in simulation, but I'm fairly sure it must test your resolve in real life. That's a lot of dirt to approach at speed! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 1 hour ago, adambar said: Thanks, Adam. These videos really give the sense of what it's like...fast and not a lot of room for mistakes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 amazing flying skills at speed.....does anyone know is this a training thing or is it like a bucket list thing for these pilots to have a go at....totally amazing how they stay so orientated when they are banked so far... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 1 hour ago, wain71 said: amazing flying skills at speed.....does anyone know is this a training thing or is it like a bucket list thing for these pilots to have a go at....totally amazing how they stay so orientated when they are banked so far... The Mach Loop is a low-flying area (LFA) mapped out for routine operational low-flying training by fast jets and Hercules transport aircraft of the RAF and other allied nations. Following a circular route through the Welsh valleys, the route provides an ideal location to train in the art of low flying – an essential skill that is practised by fixed-wing aircraft between 100ft and 250ft. This is the altitude at which a pilot might fly in a combat scenario. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 thanks for that Adam, I have often wondered if this was training or just having fun... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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