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Knife Flight
Grand Theft Auto V

Knife Flight

Learn to master the Knife Flight challenge in GTA V. This guide explains how to control the plane on its side, manage rudders, and achieve Gold.

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Learn to master the Knife Flight challenge in GTA V. This guide explains how to control the plane on its side, manage rudders, and achieve Gold.

Alright, so you've made it to the Flight School and it's time to learn the 'Knife Flight' maneuver. This is where Jackson teaches you how to fly the plane sideways, and honestly, it's all about keeping your altitude and mastering those rudders. Don't even think about trying the stunt until the game prompts you, or it just won't count. Seriously, the game's picky about this stuff, so try not to get too far ahead of yourself.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When the game tells you to, roll the plane onto its side. It doesn't matter which way you go, right or left.
  2. 2
    If you roll to the right, you'll need to use the left rudder to keep the plane's altitude steady. If you rolled to the left, then you'll use the right rudder.
  3. 3
    You'll know you've held the maneuver long enough because a meter will start to fill up.
  4. 4
    Once you've done that, the game will prompt you to do the same thing on the other side.
  5. 5
    After you've completed the maneuver on both sides, don't forget to level the plane back out to complete the challenge.
Tips
  • Rudder control is absolutely key here. You need to be precise with it to keep the plane from diving or climbing too much.
  • Make sure you have enough height before you start the stunt. If you're too low, you won't have the buffer to recover if you mess up the rudder control.
  • Remember to level out the plane after completing the stunt to finish the challenge.

Medals:

  • Bronze: 01:40
  • Silver: 01:15
  • Gold: 00:54

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