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    The High Yo-Yo

    "Yo Yo's" are closure control maneuvers taught in Basic Fighter Maneuvers. The High Yo-Yo is used when you have excess closure, and you roll into lag and go up (controlling closure by transferring kinetic energy into Potential energy), then over-rotate and place lift vector in lead and pull...
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    structural differences between Naval f-15 and Air Force f-15

    Tail hooks on USAF aircraft are for emergency landing when loss of brakes or directional control is experienced. It is hydraulically operated and you can drop and raise the hook. Normally you don't drop it unless you need it!
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