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Barrel Roll: Using Flaps and Throttle in Fight
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Pilots and Tankers

Did you ever wonder what the flaps on your plane are good for and how and when to use them most efficiently? Follow Dmitry Mikhailov in the first episode of our new Barrel Roll series, as he takes off with his plane to share his knowledge about the usage of flaps and throttle in combat maneuvers.

 

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