Fighter jets

[stevie619]

when a fighter jet is climbing into the clouds why do they
spin

[Nick.Detroit]

Purely and simply because they're showing off ....no technical reason for it

[stevie619]

Thanks mate

[parkesquay]

I am a former military Air Traffic Controller and I agree with N..D's answer - in general. However it may be aircraft on test flights that you have seen or a trainer(2 pilot) variant on training tasks. The Red Arrows for example fly all sorts of profiles. Jet engines by their physical make-up operate best at higher altitudes and thus for longer flights that may need refuelling en-route they will get as high as is practical as soon as they are able. Hope this helps.

[stevie619]

Now thats a good answer

[kipchik]

Theres no bigger turn-on than a jet doing its thing,showing off or not,what a thrill,and that engine,,,,phew!Hope electric dont see this thread,you'll never hear the end of it!

[stevie619]

is he a figter piolt?

[Simeon]

KipChick, Go and have a cold shower!