Eights on Pylons

Question 1

Learning Objective

Answer 1

To fly around each pylon at the exact pivotal altitude

Question 2

Commercial ACS Tolerance

Answer 2

Maintain Pylon Position using the appropriate pivotal altitude avoiding, slips, and skids

Question 3

What is the pivotal altitude calculation for knots

Answer 3

Square the GS then divide by 11.3

Question 4

Common Errors
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Answer 4

1. Bad entry
2. Poor planning
3. Coordination
4. use of improper “line of sight” reference
5. application of rudder alone to maintain “line of sight” on the pylon
6. Wind correction problems
7. No suitable emergency landing spot

Question 5

Configuration, Power setting

Answer 5

Clean configuration flow

Power setting = 2200 - 2350 rpm

Question 6

Clean Configuration flow

Answer 6

1. fuel selector both
2. Mixture enrich slightly
3. flaps

Question 7

1

Answer 7

1

Question 8

1

Answer 8

1