Chapter 7: The Maneuver
The mysterious aircraft continued making aggressive passes.
“They’re testing our reactions,” Mara explained. “Every time we panic, they gain control.”
Over the radio, the threatening voice returned.
“You have one minute to comply.”
Mara ignored it.
Instead she watched the radar carefully.
“They’re about to pass us again,” she said.
“When they do, I’m going to change altitude and speed unexpectedly.”
The captain looked horrified.
“This plane carries 300 passengers. We can’t perform fighter maneuvers.”
“We won’t,” Mara replied calmly.
“We’re simply flying smarter.”
