The legendary flier is a figure of myth and legend, often associated with feats of daring and courage. The term can refer to a variety of figures, including ROC, CARPET, and ICARUS. ROC stands for Remotely Operated Craft, which are unmanned aerial vehicles used for reconnaissance and surveillance. CARPET is an acronym for Controlled Air-Launched Powered Experimental Testbed, a type of experimental aircraft developed in the 1950s. Finally, ICARUS is a reference to the Greek mythological figure who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death. All three of these figures represent the idea of a legendary flier, and have become part of the cultural lexicon.