CA.V.D.K4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge
Phases of the lazy eight maneuver from entry to recovery.
Phases of the lazy eight maneuver from entry to recovery.
Bottom line
A lazy eight gets its name from the aircraft's extended longitudinal axis tracing a figure "8" lying on its side. The load factors incurred in a lazy eight depend directly on the speed of the dives and the abruptness of the pull-ups. The recommended entry speed for lazy eights is generally near the manufacturer's design maneuvering speed.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| near design maneuvering speed (recommended, generally) | Entry speed |
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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