Close Shave

Overview

The Close Shave achievement in Grand Theft Auto V challenges players to demonstrate their piloting skills by completing all Under the Bridge and Knife Flights challenges. This achievement tests a player's ability to navigate tight spaces and perform precise aerial maneuvers across Los Santos and Blaine County.

Under the Bridge requires players to fly under a series of bridges scattered throughout the map, while Knife Flights involve flying a plane sideways between buildings. Both activities demand a high level of control and precision, making this achievement one of the more challenging exploration tasks in the game.

How to Unlock

To unlock the Close Shave achievement, players must complete all Under the Bridge and Knife Flights challenges.

• Complete all 50 Under the Bridge challenges.
• Finish all 15 Knife Flights challenges.
• Use a nimble aircraft like the Mallard for better control.
• Ensure each challenge is completed without crashing.
• Progress can be tracked in the game's stats menu.

Best Vehicles

Choosing the right aircraft is crucial for completing the Close Shave challenges.

• Mallard Highly agile and recommended for both Under the Bridge and Knife Flights.
• Frogger Useful for Under the Bridge challenges due to its smaller size.

Tips & Strategy

Here are some tips to help you achieve Close Shave.

• Start with easier bridges. Begin with the bridges that have more clearance and gradually move to the more challenging ones.
• Use the Mallard. This aircraft is highly recommended for its agility and control, making it ideal for both Under the Bridge and Knife Flights.
• Practice Knife Flights. Familiarize yourself with the controls to maintain a steady knife position between buildings.
• Fly in clear weather. Attempt these challenges during the day and in clear weather conditions for better visibility.
• Check your map. Use the map to locate all bridge and flight locations before starting.
• Maintain speed. Keep a moderate speed to ensure you have enough control without stalling.

Complete Guide

This guide provides a breakdown of all Under the Bridge and Knife Flights locations.

Under the Bridge Locations

• Los Santos International Airport bridges.
• Raton Canyon bridge.
• Zancudo River bridge.

Knife Flights Locations

• Downtown Los Santos between skyscrapers.
• Vinewood Hills narrow passages.
• Pillbox Hill tight alleys.

Trivia

• The Close Shave achievement is considered one of the more difficult exploration achievements due to the precision required.
• Knife Flights were introduced as a new challenge in Grand Theft Auto V, adding an extra layer of difficulty to aerial exploration.
• Completing the Close Shave achievement contributes to the 100% completion of the game.
• The Mallard stunt plane is often the aircraft of choice for players attempting this achievement.

Related Achievements

• Show Off Silver · 30 GS · Complete all Stunt Jumps.
• Career Criminal Gold · 100 GS · Achieve 100% game completion.