COMM.V.D — Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with lazy eights.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.V.D.K1Purpose of lazy eights.
• CA.V.D.K2Aerodynamics associated with lazy eights, to include coordinated and uncoordinated flight.
• CA.V.D.K3Performance and airspeed limitations.
• CA.V.D.K4Phases of the lazy eight maneuver from entry to recovery.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• CA.V.D.R1Failure to divide attention between airplane control and orientation.
• CA.V.D.R2Collision hazards, to include aircraft and terrain.
• CA.V.D.R3Low altitude maneuvering, including stall or spin.
• CA.V.D.R4Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• CA.V.D.R5Failure to maintain coordinated flight.
• CA.V.D.R6Failure to manage energy state.
• CA.V.D.R7Accelerated stalls.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.V.D.S2Select an altitude that will allow the maneuver to be performed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL).
• CA.V.D.S3Establish the recommended entry configuration, power, and airspeed.
• CA.V.D.S4Maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver.
• CA.V.D.S5Complete the maneuver in accordance with the following:
  • CA.V.D.S5aa. Approximately 30° bank at the steepest point
  • CA.V.D.S5bb. Constant change of pitch and roll rate and airspeed
  • CA.V.D.S5cc. Altitude at 180° point, ±100 feet from entry altitude
  • CA.V.D.S5dd. Airspeed at the 180° point, ±10 knots from entry airspeed
  • CA.V.D.S5ee. Heading at the 180° point, ±10°
• CA.V.D.S6Continue the maneuver through the number of symmetrical loops specified, then resume straight-and-level flight.