The Perch Setup | From Formation To BFM | Extended Trail Exercise | DCS

Before real life pilots jump into Basic Fighter Maneuver (BFM) training they need to know some fundamental skills. This series on the Extended Trail exercise covers some of those vital skills.

In this video we'll go over the first part of that exercise with the Perch Setup. This setup is used in real world training. So when you hear fighter pilots talking about the Perch Setup you'll know exactly what they mean after watching this video.

Intro 00:00
USAF Flight Training 00:20
Extended Trail Overview 01:30
Perch Setup 02:30

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