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AI.IX.D.S5bFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

b. Constant change of pitch and roll rate and airspeed

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Complete the maneuver in accordance with the following: b. Constant change of pitch and roll rate and airspeed

Bottom line

The lazy eight is a maneuver that is designed to develop the proper coordination of the flight controls across a wide range of airspeeds and attitudes.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 10 (pp. 10-6–10-7) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-37) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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