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- Hey, everyone, Captain Kristin BEO Wolf,

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F-35A demo pilot, today
we're gonna be talking

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about the 1/2 Cuban 8.

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The first maneuver we do
during a high-show routine

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is called the 1/2 Cuban 8.

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It's intended to show the
impressive maneuverability

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immediately after takeoff
as the jet is heavy weight.

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After accelerating to 350 knots,

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I pull the nose to 60 degrees nose high

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and then at 2,000 feet above the ground

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I pull the stick full aft, to
command maximum nose rotation

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over the top of the maneuver.

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As the jet is now pointing downhill,

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I roll upright again, completing half

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of a figure-eight towards show center,

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which is why it's called the 1/2 Cuban 8.

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