MAV: DCS check, RPM good, you set?
Aye, the engines are spinning up. We're cleared for launch.
quickly scans the controls Alright, Douglas, let's make sure we're in sync. Count down with me.
Roger that, Maverick. 5...4...3...2...1...Flight!
puts hand on the stick Stick off, Douglas! Engage afterburners! Full throttle!
Burners on! The sound of the afterburners lighting up the engine with a bright white flame
checks instruments Altitude?
10,000 feet and climbing fast!
takes a deep breath Alright, Douglas, it's time to put our skills to the test. Prepare for a series of sharp turns!
Aye, Maverick. Turning left now.
quickly calculates the trajectory Left turn, got it! Hold on tight, Douglas! pulls the stick hard to the left
The plane banks sharply to the left!
laughs That's what I'm talking about, Douglas! We're carving up the skies like a hot knife through butter!
accelerates down the runway Hang on, Douglas! We're going for a sonic boom!
pushes the stick all the way forward, releasing the brakes Here we go, Douglas! Adrenaline rush, baby!
laughs and punches the air Woo-hoo! We did it, Douglas! We broke the sound barrier! Take that, you invisible forces!
Damn straight we did, Maverick!
After breaking the sound barrier, Maverick and Douglas experience temporary hearing loss due to the intense noise
glances at Douglas Hearing protection, huh? Let's not forget why we're here, buddy. revs up the engines again