Contour flying
# Contour flying

Contour flying is a modern take of hedge hopping that was used by pilots as means of surprising the enemy through low level flight, below the angle of fire of anti-aircraft weaponry at less than 22.8 metres (75 feet) above the ground, and also using the advantage of avoiding radar detection and various air defences. High speed flight at low level requires a radar computer/auto pilot device to handle the aircraft and make descisions to avoid obstructions quicker than a pilot could. Most modern day bomber and strike fighters use contour flying skills.

