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It is called a tail slide. There are many pilots doing this in many fighters like F-15, F-22, F-18.. but it is a prohibited maneuver in aircrafts like T-38. A tail slide maneuver in fighter aircraft is an aerobatic maneuver where the aircraft intentionally enters a vertical climb, slows down, and then descends backward through its own smoke trail or exhaust plume. Here’s a simplified explanation of the steps involved: Entry: The pilot typically begins the maneuver by gaining some altitude and ai