Axial Roll(s).

Aerobatics

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The axial roll is one of the easier manoeuvres in that just about everyone hits full left or right aileron and hey presto, a roll. Usually, the exit from the roll is nose down so attempting a second roll results in either a few seconds of frantic stick wiggling or removing the model from it's newly created hole in the ground.

Enter the roll straight into wind with lots of speed and power and wings level. As the model rolls inverted, apply some down elevator and then release the down elevator as it passes the inverted position. Continue to roll until the wings are again level. No problem! Again, the amount of down elevator you have to apply will depend on the type of model you are flying. A trainer will require much more down elevator than a purpose built aerobatic machine for example.

If you practice this you will soon notice that the model is going more slowly after a single roll. This is because the control inputs over the roll result in an increase in drag. Should you now attempt a second roll or more, the control inputs you have to use will be correspondingly larger to maintain altitude and roll rate. With some practice, you will soon be able to continuously roll from horizon to horizon - with hardly any panic at all! One thing to remember is to practice rolling in both the clockwise and counter-clockwise direction.

Don't become 'handed'.

Aerobatics

Aresti Diagrams High Angle Of Attack Loop Roll's Inverted Bunt The Immelmann Split S The Reversal The Stall Turn The Spin Knife Edge Four Point Roll Humpty Bumps Cuban Eights Slow Roll Vertical Eight Four Point Rolling Circle Rolling Circle Rolling Loop Rolling Circle And Loop