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The Torque Roll

gyro

GSN Contributor
[H=1]Description of the maneuver[/H]
The torque roll is the next step after learning how to do a sustained hover. Instead of using right aileron inputs to fight the torque generated by the prop the pilot allows the plane to rotate with the torque effect.
[H=2]Level of difficulty[/H]
This move is moderately difficult because it requires input adjustments in all attitudes as the plane rotates.
[H=1]Performing the Maneuver[/H]
Establish a hover. When your hover is stable refrain from using right aileron to fight the torque. Instead, let the plane rotate on its axis while giving small inputs for attitude adjustments.
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[H=2]Steering[/H]
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[H=2]Exiting[/H]
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[H=1]Common mistakes[/H]
The most common mistakes are over-controlling the airplane, and bad inputs due to loss of orientation.
[H=1]Tips[/H]
Use as small of an input as you can get away with to correct your orientation problem. Only make an input if one is really required. With practice this move will become second nature so don't get discouraged if it doesn't work out for you right away.

One of the biggest challenges to learning this move is the orientation changes as the plane rotates from canopy in to a belly-in attitude. It is recommended to spend time practicing belly-in hovering to gain mastery. The biggest tip for belly-in hovering is to give rudder to the low wing. In other words, push the rudder stick toward the wing that is dropping. Some people like to just switch back and forth from correcting the nose or canopy (canopy in) to correcting the tail (belly-in). Whichever method works for you is the one you should use and rely on.

[H=1]Acknowledgements/References[/H]
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[H=1]Video Tutorial[/H]
[video=youtube;KJ5vZo_VoSE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ5vZo_VoSE&feature=youtube_gdata[/video]
[H=1]External Links[/H]
www.3drcforums.com
 
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