Anyone done a barrel roll?

[Super_Dave_D]

I flew (passenger) with the Red Baron stunt team about 15 years ago. They basically showed me what every stunt was like. It was one of the most unforgettable exsperiences I have ever had.

[mattdavis11]

Sure have!

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by Super_Dave_D

I flew (passenger) with the Red Baron stunt team about 15 years ago. They basically showed me what every stunt was like. It was one of the most unforgettable exsperiences I have ever had.

That was the same deal I had with the Ray Ban team. Awesome fun.

[Dana Norris]

Yes I have twice, first time in a Steerman (sp) second time in a CH53 I ***** you not.
Do not ever tell a Marine Pilot that he cannot do something, you all may die doing it
(well so be it) he will try, and he did. I am here to tell 38 years later.

U.S.N
USS IWO JIMA LPH2
PH2 D.A.Norris
PS. Someone said you could not clime to 10.000 ft with a CH53 guess what, and it took
damn near all day, got to love them Marines.....

[t6dpilot]

Many, many times. Done correctly, that is my absolute favorite maneuver. Cgarr described it best. Done one in your Aeronca Joe?

[trekkor]

KT

[KNS]

Wasn't Bob Hoover doing a barrel roll as he poured a glass of tea.?

[porsche4life]

I got pretty good at partial barrel rolls in my old go cart....

[dw1]

Oh yeah.....!

My first instructor had a Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 - originally an N2S I think.

With just a few hours in my logbook he decided "to show me a few things". Good think I didn't eat lunch that day.

I have never again been so frightened and thrilled at the same time. An open cockpit gives it a VERY different feeling.

[dw1]

Originally Posted by KNS

Wasn't Bob Hoover doing a barrel roll as he poured a glass of tea.?

Right you are!

The great Bob Hoover tells the story - and the video evidence is shown - starting around 2:06 in this video:
Bob Hoover in his Aero Commander Shrike - YouTube