Blue Angel Flies Inverted

A U.S. Navy Blue Angel flying short final inverted.

U.S. Navy Blue Angel inverted
Screen shot of a U.S. Navy Blue Angel flying inverted. Photo by @AviationDaily
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Key Takeaways:

  • Throttle controls pitch, and elevator controls airspeed, but the article questions what controls inverted flight.
  • A U.S. Navy Blue Angel is shown flying inverted at a high altitude.
  • The maneuver is depicted as seemingly effortless by the skilled pilot.
  • A video of the maneuver is available online (link provided in the original article).
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U.S. Navy Blue Angel inverted
Screenshot of a U.S. Navy Blue Angel flying inverted. Photo by @AviationDaily

They say that throttle controls pitch and elevator controls airspeed. But what controls being inverted? Regardless, see how easy this Blue Angel makes it look at an altitude that might send shivers down your spine!

Watch the video!

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