Lazy eights Flashcards
1
Q
Student learning Objective
A
To preform consecutive matching 180 degree turns with constantly changing pitch, bank, and airspeed
2
Q
Commercial ACS tolerances At entry point Altitude Airspeed Heading
A
at 180 degree points
Altitude +/- 100 Feet from entry altitude
- Airspeed +/-10 knots from entry airspeed
- Heading +/- 10 knots
3
Q
Common student mistakes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
A
- Poor selection of reference points
- Uncoordinated use of flight controls
- Unsymmetrical loops resulting from poorly planned pitch and bank attitude changes
- Inconsistent airspeed and altitude at key points
- Loss of orientation
- Excessive deviation from reference points
4
Q
Configure, min altitude
A
Clean configuration
Greater than 1,500’ agl
5
Q
Clean configuration flow
1
2
3
A
- Fuel selector - both
- mixture - set (slightly enriched)
- flaps 0 degrees
6
Q
1
A
1
7
Q
1
A
1
8
Q
1
A
1
