CA.V.D.K1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge
How to conduct proper lazy eights.
How to conduct proper lazy eights.
Bottom line
A lazy eight gets its name from the aircraft's extended longitudinal axis tracing a flight pattern in the form of a figure "8" lying on its side. The load factors incurred in lazy eights depend directly on the speed of the dives and the abruptness of the pull-ups during the maneuver. Generally, the better a lazy eight is performed, the less extreme the load factor induced.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| near the manufacturer's design maneuvering speed | Entry speed |
| greater than 2 Gs reduces altitude gain | Pull-up limit |
FAA references
- 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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