6.17. Aileron

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6.17.1. Objective. Complete a 360-degree roll with a constant roll rate.

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6.17.2. Description. The aileron roll is a 360-degree roll about the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The maneuver is complete when the wings are again parallel to the horizon.

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6.17.2.1. Airspeed - 180 to 220 KIAS.

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6.17.2.2. Power - 80 percent to MAX power.

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6.17.2.3. Attitude - Wings-level entry, 20-30 degrees nose-high pitch attitude.

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6.17.2.4. FCP visual reference - Corner of front windscreen on the horizon to start roll.

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6.17.3. Procedure. Attain briefed entry parameters. Smoothly raise the nose to 20-30 degrees nose-high pitch attitude. Relax back stick pressure and stop nose track, then roll the aircraft left or right using coordinated aileron and rudder. The nose of the aircraft does not roll around a specific point during the roll. As the aircraft approaches wings level, neutralize the rudder and aileron, and return to level flight. In the T-6, an aileron roll to the left requires less rudder and aileron deflection than a roll to the right due to engine torque.

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6.17.4. Technique. Visual references help keep focus outside. At 20 degrees nose high, the clock/air vents are approximately on the horizon. At 30 degrees nose high, the STBY airspeed indicator is on the horizon.

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