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Just out and about, seeing the world from upside down.

Flying inverted in a light aircraft feels intense and physical. As you roll the aircraft upside down, the world flips. The ground appears above you and the sky sits below. Your body reacts quickly. The harness tightens across your shoulders and lap and you feel pressure build in your head from the negative G forces.

The controls behave differently. To maintain altitude you push forward on the stick instead of pulling back. Your instincts must adjust. The aircraft responds but it demands precision.

Your senses sharpen. The view is unusual and clear with the horizon reversed. You stay focused and fully aware of the aircraft’s position and movement. There is no room for error.

Inverted flight in a light aircraft does not last long. The fuel and oil systems in most planes cannot support it for more than a few seconds. Pilots usually perform it as part of an aerobatic manoeuvre. It needs training, quick thinking and full attention.