Lazy eights

Question 1

Student learning Objective

Answer 1

To preform consecutive matching 180 degree turns with constantly changing pitch, bank, and airspeed

Question 2

Commercial ACS tolerances
At entry point
Altitude
Airspeed
Heading

Answer 2

at 180 degree points

Altitude +/- 100 Feet from entry altitude

• Airspeed +/-10 knots from entry airspeed
• Heading +/- 10 knots

Question 3

Common student mistakes
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Answer 3

1. Poor selection of reference points
2. Uncoordinated use of flight controls
3. Unsymmetrical loops resulting from poorly planned pitch and bank attitude changes
4. Inconsistent airspeed and altitude at key points
5. Loss of orientation
6. Excessive deviation from reference points

Question 4

Configure, min altitude

Answer 4

Clean configuration

Greater than 1,500’ agl

Question 5

Clean configuration flow
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3

Answer 5

1. Fuel selector - both
2. mixture - set (slightly enriched)
3. flaps 0 degrees

Question 6

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Answer 6

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Question 7

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Answer 7

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Question 8

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Answer 8

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