When the Solo flies the Max Turn Half Cuban, we’re subjected to seven to nine Gs for a full 360-degree turn just 150 feet above the ground. Remarkably similar to the move that earned me my call sign, this maneuver impresses the audience, but it’s hard on the pilot’s body. For three years, that pilot was me, with two air shows and multiple practices per week during the show season, and practice shows up to ten times per week during the winter training season.
