rolling scissors
"Rolling scissors" is a complex aerial maneuver used in dogfighting to evade an attacker and gain a tactical advantage.
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Definition
C1Aviation
(technical, military)A defensive dogfighting maneuver where two aircraft barrel-roll around each other as the defender pulls up, rolls towards the attacker, and forces an overshoot.
Example
- The pilot executed a rolling scissors to evade the enemy fighter.
- Mastering the rolling scissors maneuver is essential for advanced aerial combat training.
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