Crosses

Black Diamond Jet Team.
Black Diamond Jet Team.

Try not to get cross with me if I get you crossed up with this post. In Airshow language it might be the the high speed cross, the knife edge cross, the double cross, or the switch blade cross. Whatever you call it it is one of the most eliciting maneuvers performed by military or civilian aerobatic teams.

U.S. Navy Blue Angels
U.S. Navy Blue Angels

The illusion of two or more aircraft on a collision course and narrowly missing one another by mere feet always draws gasp, then applause from the audience. But it is just that an illusion. These pilots are not dare devils, or reckless individuals. In fact just the opposite. They are highly trained and skilled aviators doing what they are good at. But still we will leave the average Airshow spectator with their illusion, it excites them and makes them come back for more.

Jack Knudsen with the Firebirds
Jack Knudsen with the Firebirds
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Lima Lima Flight
Lima Lima Flight
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Aeroshell
Aeroshell

 

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