Has anyone here ever rolled an airplane???

[ATRedneck]

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[RefugePilot]

Most of the basic aerobatic mnvrs are sub 3-g, Loops and rolls being amongst them, as long as you do them right. If you make a mistake it could exceed the normal category g-loading. You should rent an aerobic airplane and instructor to see what can really be done and maybe get some upset training as well.

I have heard of a loop being done in a C152, it was very easy, from what I have heard.

Have Fun

 

[RefugePilot]

Kershners Book

To get a feel for whats involved in the manuevers check out William Kershners aerobatic book at http://www.kershnerflightmanuals.com/. I used to have it on the shelf and learned a lot about many of the basic maneuvers. Unfortunatly, I have only been able to test them out on X-plane flight sim.

 

[The_Russian]

You know what?

If you can't roll it properly.....you should not be flying it. Anyone that needs aerobatic lessons to roll an aircraft lacks basic manuevering knowledge and should not be flying aircraft. Period. They all fly the same anyway. If for some reason you find yourself inverted, you had better be able to get out of it.

 

[NoPax]

You know what?

If you can't roll it properly.....you should not be flying it. Anyone that needs aerobatic lessons to roll an aircraft lacks basic manuevering knowledge and should not be flying aircraft. Period. They all fly the same anyway. If for some reason you find yourself inverted, you had better be able to get out of it.

Most non-aerobatic pilots will instinctively pull when 'finding themselves inverted'...not roll - it's refered to as a 'panic pull'. Also, when two airplanes get close to each other, same thing - people instinctively pull.

It is the safe thing to do - aerobatic instruction for an aerobatic maneuver.

You need aerobatic instruction because that's what the aerobatics instructor does all day long - rolls, loops, spins, and combinations of them. Also, by practicing with an aerobatics instructor you are practicing with someone who's body is used to +3gs, and is conditioned for the mistakes you will invariably make, while others will fade to black.

I have not flown with any pilot that handles the airplane the same as one that has an aerobatics background - they are a class apart.

If you pull 3g with no roll, that is one thing, but go ahead and pull 3gs then initiate a roll and watch your wings crinkle before your eyes. You have increased the dynamic forces created by the ailerons on the wing, and will overstress most normal, commuter and transport category airplanes.

The reason people need instruction, is to avoid the 'trial and error' of your moronic suggestion.

 

[pilotyip]

Nopax, that explains my experience when I unsuccessfully attempted my first roll on my second solo flight. Thanks goodness I had a 6G capable airplane and 5000 of air below me. Never again.

 

[The_Russian]

The reason people need instruction, is to avoid the 'trial and error' of your moronic suggestion.

I learned by trial and error. I did it because I knew that I needed the ability. Most airline pilots today have never even been past 60 degrees in an airplane. Do you think that it is safe to have someone in the front of an airliner that cannot successfully right an aircraft? I hate to sound like pilotyip like I "know it all". But, I think it is very important to know this stuff.

 

[Superpilot92]

Never in a 152 or a Mooney!!!

 

[Fugawe]

Roll your Pitts.

Take your girl to lunch in your Mooney.

Know what you are doing, or don't do either.



Fugawe

 

[Fugawe]

You know what?

If you can't roll it properly.....you should not be flying it. Anyone that needs aerobatic lessons to roll an aircraft lacks basic manuevering knowledge and should not be flying aircraft. Period. They all fly the same anyway. If for some reason you find yourself inverted, you had better be able to get out of it.

I can snow ski a little, and have basic knowledge of skiing, and watched the Olympics. Should I jump on the double diamond?