Aileron Roll - Uses

Uses

The aileron roll is commonly used in air shows and aerial combat training. The use of the pure aileron roll in air combat is contentious, but many common maneuvers bear heavy dependence on the aileron roll. Examples of this are the Immelmann turn, barrel roll, and Split S.

An aileron roll carried out by a pilot as a sign of victory or celebration is known as a victory roll.

Test pilots commonly employ the aileron roll to evaluate an aircraft's turning characteristics (e.g. time to turn).