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What are you doing when you “check your six?”

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You look behind you when you “check your six.” Think of it like you’re looking at the face of a watch. Twelve is at the top, pointing in front of you, while six is at the bottom, pointing behind you.
Yang Pan/VCG via Getty Images
Yang Pan/VCG via Getty Images
What are you doing when you “check your six?”
- Looking behind you
- Checking in on a fellow pilot?
- Checking your fuel supply
- Checking your ammo supply
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