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CA.V.E.K2FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

Aerodynamics associated with the eights on pylons, including coordinated and uncoordina...

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Aerodynamics associated with the eights on pylons, including coordinated and uncoordinated flight.

Bottom line

A skid, a slip, and an uncoordinated turn feel similar; pilots feel they are being forced sideways in their seat.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 17 (p. 17-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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