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360-Degree Aileron Roll

360-Degree Aileron Roll
NASA's Active Aeroelastic Wing F/A-18A research aircraft rolled upside down during a 360-degree aileron roll on a test mission.

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NASA’s Active Aeroelastic Wing F/A-18A research aircraft rolled upside down during a 360-degree aileron roll on a test mission. The X-53 designation was bestowed on the project by the USAF/DARPA group at Wright-Patterson AFB after the success of the project.› Read Project DescriptionFebruary 7, 2003
NASA Photo / Jim Ross