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United States …
As my exceptionally talented helicopter pilot brother-in-law would say "NOE".
from Wikipedia:
Nap-of-the-earth (abbreviated NOE) is very low-level type of flight course used to avoid detection and attack by an enemy when in a high-threat environment.[1]
Geographical features are used as cover, exploiting valleys and folds in the ground by flying in them rather than over them to avoid 'skylining' to an enemy and to keep below radar cover. Other terms such as 'ground-hugging', 'terrain masking', or 'flying under the radar' are also used.
The lowest NOE flying is by helicopters because they have lower speeds and more maneuverability than fixed-wing aircraft, particularly fast-jets. Helicopters can fly at 'tree-top' levels or even below the height of surrounding trees where there are clear areas (such as in river gullies),[1] flying under wires (such as electricity cables) rather than over them. Attack helicopters can hide behind trees or buildings, 'popping up' just enough to use their (rotor mast-mounted) radar or other sensors and then minimally exposing themselves to launch weapons. Escape can then be made by further NOE flying.
Posted: 2008-10-03 18:47:53
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United States …
So in other words, flying under the radar then. LMAO
Posted: 2008-10-03 19:07:59
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