Aileron rolls ?

[Tankerpilot75]

Thanks to those who provided positive, useful feedback. And to those few who were less than positive - well your feedback had a few good points too! I agree aerobatic instruction is required if you?ve never done it before and frankly has it?s purpose when you?re wanting to polish up your skill set.

However in my case an aerobatic instructor at this point is not required nor desired. Polishing off rust requires thoughtful practice, a little mental thought and analysis, along with useful insights from those more current and experienced in the RV than myself.

I really appreciate Ron and Dan?s videos. Ron?s was a good reminder of the ?sacred circle? for coordinating the roll movement and Dan?s was inspirational for goal setting. In the T38 rudder was not used a lot in aerobatics but was extremely necessary in getting your nose down in the turn to final. I flew the T38 both in pilot training and an additional 200 hours post training. It?s a great little aircraft - better than any fair ride imaginable.

I?ve had my RV7A five years and have used it to blow off a lot of rust and return to the true joy of flying. My gentleman aerobatics are a continuation of that joyful return. I don?t plan on ever being a great aerobatic pilot (I?m way too old for that goal) but I will always strive to be a safe, thoughtful and conservative pilot. A little aerobatic practice just refines stick and rudder skills and improves one?s aeronautical knowledge - at any age.

[moosepileit]

I remember he was more gin and tonic.

[ronschreck]

Originally Posted by DanH

That is a great video.

Sounds like Jim is attempting the Hoover Roll, as labeled by Mr. Penner. Bob Hoover was my hero. When he passed on, I got thinking it would be fun to do a short video tribute. I think he would have been amused.

So anyway, Jim, watch the stick hand starting at 20 seconds. As previously noted, the key is no pitch pressure during the roll. See how I open my hand to ensure I apply roll pressure only? You don't really need to open your hand, but I was concentrating in order to do two things at once.

https://vimeo.com/189574781

Hey Dan! Great video. I'm not much of a drinker so I'll stick with milk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieJPoRPi7F8

[Tankerpilot75]

Originally Posted by ronschreck

Hey Dan! Great video. I'm not much of a drinker so I'll stick with milk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieJPoRPi7F8

Definitely smooth as milk!

[DanH]

Originally Posted by mike newall

Dan - please get a haircut

Only tour bus drivers must look good to fly

Me? I'm too old to give a ****.

[cguarino]

Just unload before you roll and it will roll fine. Not T-38 roll rate but not bad.

[mike newall]

Originally Posted by DanH

Only tour bus drivers must look good to fly

Me? I'm too old to give a ****.

The Missus bought a battery clipper for the dog in the hot weather. She said let me have a try first.....

I am now recovering from Marine length hair

I said - what guard did you put on it....?

Ahhh, was the reply, sorry

[Mark Browning]

My two cent advice .... is to relax your grip on the stick. You will feel the airplane much better.

Pick a straight line feature ( Railway lines are good ) Practice at 130 kts
Pull to about 25 to 30 degrees and check ( stop pulling )
gently push the stick over whilst making sure you don;'t pull or push on the stick ( again using light pressure )

All it takes is regular practice. I taught my son' hes better than me now !

A word of warning:- do not stop rolling! If you only have limited aero experience you can end up in a nose down vne+ spiral dive.

[mike newall]

How do you know that Mark.....

[Tankerpilot75]

It was a back pressure problem. Even though I thought I was releasing back pressure before beginning the role I confirmed I wasn?t. I did several aileron roles yesterday and they were much better. Definitely not T-38 roles but they were recognizable as aileron roles. I?m going to miss my aileron dives because they are much more exciting!

Oh well, if I ever have to dive bomb a ship I ar least have the technique down.