Questions tagged [roll]

Roll involves rotation around the longitudinal (front to back) axis (e.g., a barrel roll involves a complete 360 degree rotation on this axis). Use for questions about this particular maneuver in flight.

43 questions
9
votes
6 answers

Why do planes need a roll motion?

Isn't only pitching up/down and yawing right/left enough for travelling from one location to another?
muyustan
  • 335
  • 1
  • 3
  • 9