RAM IN THE AIR is a term used to describe a type of aerial maneuver performed by stunt pilots. It involves flying an aircraft in a tight circle, with the plane's nose pointing towards the center of the circle. The maneuver is named after the acronym RAM, which stands for Rapid Acceleration and Maximum Performance. The ARIES part of the term refers to the type of aircraft used to perform the maneuver, which is usually a high-performance fighter jet.