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Defn: The a/c describes a spiral path during a slow roll.
When done correctly a positive g loading is maintained and altitude maintained.

BARREL ROLL CHECKLIST

1. PERFORM HASELL CHECKS
2. ESTABLISH HEADING AND ALTITUDE
3. ESTABLISH BEST CLIMB SPEED
4. APPLY LEFT AILERON
5. APPLYING BACK PRESSURE ON THE STICK, DESCRIBE A HALF CIRCLE ABOVE THE HORIZON AS THE A/C ROLLS
6. AS THE A/C ROLLS INVERTED, RELAX BACK PRESSURE AND DESCRIBE A HALF CIRCLE BELOW THE HORIZON
7. RESUME LEVEL FLIGHT

Note: These checklists were written to aid enjoyment of flight simulation games. In no way should they be construed as advice on how to operate a real aircraft. Text © Peter Inglis, 1995.

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