Maj. Michelle Curran, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" lead solo pilot, pulls into a vertical orientation after the max-G turn during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The max-G turn is performed by performing a tight horizontal loop while maintaining altitude. The pilot will typically pull 9-Gs for the duration of the 360 degree turn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" begin the line break loop maneuver during the Wings Over Houston Air Show in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The line break loop is a formation of five F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets flying a loop side-by-side until the fifth jet breaks off in the opposite direction and crosses the other four at the bottom of their respective loops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" complete the five card loop maneuver during the Wings Over Houston Air Show in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The five card loop maneuver is performed when five evenly spaced F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets form a shape similar to a five on a deck of cards or dice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
