AI.IX.F.K5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Phases of the eights on pylons maneuver from entry to recovery.
Phases of the eights on pylons maneuver from entry to recovery.
Bottom line
The pilot should begin the eight on pylons maneuver by flying diagonally crosswind between the pylons to a point downwind from the first pylon, so that the first turn can be made into the wind. As the airplane approaches a position where the pylon appears to be just ahead of the wingtip, the pilot should begin the turn by lowering the upwind wing to the point where the visual reference line aligns with the pylon.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3 to 5 seconds of straight-and-level flight between the pylons | Segment between pylons |
| same elevation, differences of over a few feet require climbing or descending between turns | Pylon elevation |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 7 (pp. 7-16–7-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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