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The '''Yeager loop''' is a [[starship]] [[maneuver]] that is typically performed by five ships.
 
The '''Yeager loop''' is a [[starship]] [[maneuver]] that is typically performed by five ships.
   
According to [[Wesley Crusher]], the ships performing the maneuver "begin in a [[diamond slot formation]]. They climb and loop backwards at a steep angle, at the peak of the loop, all five ships flip over and accelerate in a new direction."
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The ships performing the maneuver begin in a [[diamond slot formation]]. They then climb and loop backwards at a steep angle and at the peak of the loop, turn over and accelerate in a new direction.
   
The maneuver was performed by [[Nova Squadron]] in [[2368]], aboard their [[Academy training craft]], as a prelude to their infamous recreation of a [[Kolvoord Starburst]]. ({{TNG|The First Duty}})
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The maneuver was performed by [[Nova Squadron]] in [[2368]], aboard their [[Academy training craft]], as a prelude to their infamous attempt at the [[Kolvoord Starburst]]. ({{TNG|The First Duty}})
   
{{bginfo|The Yeager loop was named after test pilot [[Chuck Yeager]]. (''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'')}}
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{{bginfo|According to ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'', the Yeager loop was named after test pilot [[Chuck Yeager]].}}
 
[[Category:Maneuvers]]
 
[[Category:Maneuvers]]

Revision as of 05:26, 27 July 2015

The Yeager loop is a starship maneuver that is typically performed by five ships.

The ships performing the maneuver begin in a diamond slot formation. They then climb and loop backwards at a steep angle and at the peak of the loop, turn over and accelerate in a new direction.

The maneuver was performed by Nova Squadron in 2368, aboard their Academy training craft, as a prelude to their infamous attempt at the Kolvoord Starburst. (TNG: "The First Duty")

According to Star Trek Encyclopedia, the Yeager loop was named after test pilot Chuck Yeager.