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Roll

The motion of the aircraft about the longitudinal axis. It is controlled by the ailerons.

Dictionary Term

Roll

Definitions

  • The motion of the aircraft about the longitudinal axis. It is controlled by the ailerons.
  • The rotation of an aircraft about its longitudinal axis. It is controlled by moving the control bar side to side.
  • The rotation of an aircraft about its longitudinal axis.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008