Comments on: Flying Precision Rolls: The secrets to smooth, well-positioned maneuvers

By: James Donohoe

James Donohoe — Thu, 26 May 2022 01:09:01 +0000

The best explanation I’ve heard to date. Thx.

By: Nick Marson

Nick Marson — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:31:37 +0000

An excellent explanation, one small comment that will definitely help the newcomer to aerobatics regarding determining which rudder direction to apply during a roll:
You correctly stated “the rudder should always be applied in the “opposite” direction of the roll/aileron input”. This is perfect but only if commencing the roll from upright.
The technique I find most helpful in the long run is:
As you roll if you see the top of the plane then the rudder stick direction goes towards the tail of the plane. Conversely if you see the belly of the plane then the rudder stick direction goes towards the motor. When this becomes second nature rolling becomes a lot easier and you don’t have to remember if you started from upright or inverted.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 25 May 2022 16:48:00 +0000

When learning ANY new aerobatic maneuver, begin the sequence “three mistakes high” so that errors resulting in loss of orientation can be recovered in time to try again.

By: Miles Harrison

Miles Harrison — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:34:33 +0000

Brilliant explanation, thank you.