Aileron roll
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The aileron roll is an aerobatic maneuver in which an aircraft does a full 360° revolution about its longitudinal axis. When executed properly, there is no appreciable change in altitude and the aircr
Swift aerobatic glider performing an aileron roll while being towed. The "nose up attitude" necessary to maintain approximately level flight at the shown phase of the maneuver is clearly visible. Note the aileron deflection on the right wing.
Diagram of how an aileron roll is performed in relation to other common rolls
Aerobatic maneuver
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An aerobatic maneuver is a complex flight path, used in air shows, dogfights or competition aerobatics. Aerobatics can be performed by a single aircraft or in formation with several others. Nearly all
Aileron roll
…The aileron roll is an aerobatic maneuver in which an aircraft does a full 360° revolution about its longitudinal axis. When executed properly, there is no appreciable change in altitude and…
The UK Utterly Butterly display team perform an aerobatic maneuver with their Boeing Stearmans, at an air display in England
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