Watch this cool video showing Thunderbirds’ Diamond Loop on Takeoff

Watch this cool video showing Thunderbirds’ Diamond Loop on Takeoff

By Dario Leone
Apr 5 2020
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Check out the roll of Maj. Zane J. Taylor, Thunderbird #4 does near the end for foreign objects or debris. This is done before every demonstration to ensure nothing is loose in the cockpit and the maneuvers can be performed safely.

Taken at 2019 Dayton Air Show, the cool video in this post features Thunderbirds’ diamond loop on takeoff.

Check out the roll of Maj. Zane J. Taylor, Thunderbird #4 does near the end for foreign objects or debris. According to the Team Official Facebook Page, this is done before every demonstration to ensure nothing is loose in the cockpit and the maneuvers can be performed safely.

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. The squadron exhibits the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft.

Watch this cool video showing Thunderbirds’ Diamond Loop on Takeoff
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A Thunderbirds air demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo routines. The four-aircraft diamond formation demonstrates the training and precision of Air Force pilots, while the solo aircraft highlight the maximum capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration. The entire show, including ground and air, runs about an hour and fifteen minutes. The season lasts from March to November, with the winter months used to train new members.

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Dario Leone

Dario Leone

Dario Leone is an aviation, defense and military writer. He is the Founder and Editor of “The Aviation Geek Club” one of the world’s most read military aviation blogs. His writing has appeared in The National Interest and other news media. He has reported from Europe and flown Super Puma and Cougar helicopters with the Swiss Air Force.

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