An aerobatic maneuver is an aerial stunt performed by an aircraft. The most common of these maneuvers is the LOOP, which involves the aircraft flying in a circular path, usually with the nose pointing up and the tail pointing down. The aircraft then completes the LOOP by flying in the opposite direction, with the nose pointing down and the tail pointing up. This maneuver requires a great deal of skill and precision, as the aircraft must maintain a constant speed and altitude throughout the entire maneuver.