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CF-18 High pitch angle

Dana381

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The photo in this article shows a CF-18 escorting a B-52. The CF-18 is at a significant pitch up angle. Is the CF-18 flying straight and level with the Buff or is the photo catching the CF-18 while ascending?

If the CF-18 is flying level then what kind of airspeed would require such a high pitch up? I am assuming the faster it goes the less pitch up neede for level flight.

Would any of our resident fighter pilots be interested in shedding some light on this fo me?

Cheers,
Dana 🍻
 
Really, does the angle of attack flatten out as speed increases or is it pretty constant? I guess I just assumed that unless it was close to stall it would be less.
 
Really, does the angle of attack flatten out as speed increases or is it pretty constant? I guess I just assumed that unless it was close to stall it would be less.
Generally, the slower you go, the higher the required AoA will be in order to maintain a given altitude.

Disclaimer: I'm not a fighter pilot
 
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