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FLIGHTTECHNIQUE: THE ART OF THE SNAP ROLL

PHOTOS BY JOHN REID New insights on a classic move Entry straight and level 1 Pull hard up-elevator 2 Move ailerons and rudder to full deflection 3 Neutralize elevator during snap 4 Release rudder before ailerons 5 End snap with both sticks in neutral position STEP 1. For a positive snap, first pull hard up-elevator. STEP 2. As soon as there is a visible pitch-up of the nose, move the ailerons and rudder simultaneously to...

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