COMM.V.E — Eights on Pylons (ASEL, ASES)

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

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.V.E.K1Purpose of eights on pylons.
• CA.V.E.K2Aerodynamics associated with the eights on pylons to include coordinated and uncoordinated flight.
• CA.V.E.K3Pivotal altitude and factors that affect it.
• CA.V.E.K4Effect of wind on ground track.
• CA.V.E.K5Phases of the eights on pylons maneuver from entry to recovery.

Risk Management

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

• CA.V.E.R1Failure to divide attention between airplane control and orientation.
• CA.V.E.R2Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, and wires.
• CA.V.E.R3Low altitude maneuvering including, stall, spin, or CFIT.
• CA.V.E.R4Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• CA.V.E.R6Failure to manage energy state.
• CA.V.E.R7Emergency landing considerations.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.V.E.S1Clear the area.
• CA.V.E.S2Determine the approximate pivotal altitude.
• CA.V.E.S3Select suitable pylons that will permit straight-and-level flight between the pylons.
• CA.V.E.S4Enter the maneuver in the correct direction and position using an appropriate altitude and airspeed.
• CA.V.E.S5Establish the correct bank angle for the conditions, not to exceed 40°.
• CA.V.E.S6Apply smooth and continuous corrections so that the line-of-sight reference line remains on the pylon.
• CA.V.E.S7Divide attention between accurate, coordinated airplane control and outside visual references.
• CA.V.E.S8Maintain pylon position using appropriate pivotal altitude, avoiding slips and skids.