Back
Spice up your flights — Master the Half Cuban-8 with a Half Roll

Invented in the 1930s, the half Cuban-8 was first flown by American barnstormer Len Povey. While attempting a triple avalanche, his entry speed was too high, so he decided to abort the attempt with a simple half roll on the backside of the figure. Thus, the now-common maneuver was born! Today, the half Cuban-8 is popular with the full-scale Red Bull Air Races and is used as a turnaround maneuver. MODEL SETUP Before we talk...
PARDON THE INTERRUPTION
Purchase Options
Flight Success channel

From the basics of flight to sport aerobatics and wild 3D maneuvers, all explained by our experts.
All-Access membership

Become an ace with the Model Airplane News ALL-ACCESS MEMBERSHIP! From loops and rolls to crosswind landings, our pro tips will make you the best RC pilot on the flightline. Model Airplane News covers the entire spectrum of RC aircraft, with reviews and how-tos on scale warbirds, 3D aerobats, jets, and more.
You May Also Enjoy Our Monthly Magazine Subscription

