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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.

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What control surfaces do I need to move to do a roll in a model aircraft?

To perform a roll maneuver in flight, there are essentially three choices. The easiest is an aileron roll. … A variant of this, the barrel roll, carries up elevator through the entire maneuver, thus keeping positive G loading on the airframe. Next is the snap roll. …
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What is the maximum roll rate for an RC aircraft of low maneuverability?

The most aerobatic models I ever had, a Swizzle Stick and a Terrier, had a lower roll rate than you propose; few pattern aerobatic models have higher (maybe a Zlin or Cap-21 -- and maybe not). … If the main goal is to fly like a transport aircraft -- that is, mainly wings level, just enough bank to make turns to stay within sight and control range -- you could do very well with a fourth that roll
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