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Solo Turk: Turkish aerobatics team leader says their maneuvers are like 'painting in the air'

TEKNOFEST, Türkiye's premier technology and aerospace event, is not only your pass to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking innovations, but also promises spectacular air shows to witness breathtaking aircraft formations in the sky. Last week's event in the Turkish capital Ankara featured mind-boggling mid-air stunts and maneuvers by Solo Turk, the aerobatic demonstration team of the Turkish Air Force, attracting onlookers from near and far.

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"We are aerobatic pilots, but our main duty is fighter piloting," he said. "Our pilots have 4,000 hours of flight experience, twice the level of other teams in the world." There are many F-16 jets and F-16 pilots in the world "but we do this job with all our hearts," Mert added.