Question about the Vertical Rolls

Discussions about the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron
Post Reply
502pilot
Posts: 5
Joined: Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:03 pm

Question about the Vertical Rolls

Post by 502pilot » Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:16 pm

Hi all, I just registered here.
I had a quick question about the vertical rolls that one of the solo pilots do. When the solo does the aileron rolls it looks like there's also a lot of either elevator or rudder input. It looks to me like he's pushing forward on the stick to make the "corkscrew" effect with the smoke. What control inputs are being used? It looks like a lot more than just rolling the plane with only ailerons.
I hope that question makes sense lol.
Thanks.
Top
User avatar
Lawndart
Virtual Thunderbird
Posts: 9292
Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:36 am
Location: Mooresville, NC

Post by Lawndart » Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:25 pm

Yes, forward stick...

Read: Kudos . . . from a knowledgeable fan.
LeadSolo2002 wrote:The g for the vertical rolls must be 0 to .8 to avoid F-16 roll coupling (bad news) same on the aileron rolls. Makes a nice spiral if you do it right and don’t have to rest the g while rolling.
Top
502pilot
Posts: 5
Joined: Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:03 pm

Post by 502pilot » Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:35 pm

Wow I hadn't seen that thread before. A lot of cool stuff in there. Thanks Lawndart!
Top
Post Reply

Return to “USAF Thunderbirds Discussion”