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A skid is a lateral slide with a gradual loss of altitude. Commonly used as a defensive maneuver to throw off an attacker's aim.
It can be performed without incurring a large increase in speed or change of direction, while trading in only a small amount of altitude. 
Execute the Skid by dipping one wing and applying opposite rudder. The aircraft will skid in the direction of the dipped wing. While in this maneuver, the aircraft will sink, or lose altitude. Because your actual direction of travel is different to the direction that your aircraft is pointing, it will throw off your attacker's gunnery. The loss in altitude helps to mess up his guns resolution further.
"As any defensive maneuver goes, this one is not to be held for long. If you stay in this attitude too long, your attacker will adjust his aim, and will still chew you to pieces."
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