It's what those of us over on this side of the pond call it instead of a "Hammerhead". No idea why, we just do.
Thank you.
4 people, 5hrs fuel, 130kts and 18,000ft in my 172. LEGALLY.
Setting aside the issue of legality, you're achieving FL180 in your 172? With four people and 5 hours of fuel? You're seeing 130 knots (indicated??)?
I've flown 172's with 145 hp, 150 hp, 160 hp, 180 hp, and 215 hp. None of them were that effective; they all do well, but four people and full fuel to eighteen thousand feet and holding 130 indicated? I'll bite. Tell us more.