JJ Abrams, that's who.
Who Knew Starships in Atmosphere Could Be So Awesome?
Please look at this thread and be blown away.
I'm blown. Away.
Repulsor lift technology son.
Any pilot. I love flying in atmosphere. 
If there's one thing J.J. Abrams understands, it's spectacle. He knows how to make big, amazing shots.
Given that they were just flying and presumably not fighting...i'm not sure why their S-foils were locked in the attack position.
Given that they were just flying and presumably not fighting...i'm not sure why their S-foils were locked in the attack position.
They were likely on approach.