AI.IX.D.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Purpose of and procedures for lazy eights.
Purpose of and procedures for lazy eights.
Bottom line
Each 180-degree segment adds a climb and a descent: the first 90 degrees is a climb and the second 90 degrees is a descent.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 45° point, approx. 15° bank | Max pitch point |
| approx. 30° at 90° point | Max bank |
| 5 to 10 knots above stall speed at 90° point | Min airspeed |
| generally no greater than VA or VO | Entry speed |
| pull-up should not exceed 2 Gs | Load factor |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 10 (pp. 10-6–10-7) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-37) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-30) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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