Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Lesson Plan
The Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with lazy eights.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Lazy Eights:1:15Part 3, Lazy Eights Risk Management:0:20Part 4, Lazy Eights Guided Scenario(s):0:20Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research a mishap case study:
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- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
- Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap.
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.
- Research a mishap case study:
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Motivator:
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Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Internet connection (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.).
- Phone (for preflight briefing).
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Pilot Operating Handbook, Electronic Flight Bag.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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Reference Materials:
- Aircraft Weather and Atmosphere Supplement.
- Mountain Flying Supplement.
- Pilot Logbooks Supplement.
- Air Masses and Weather Fronts Supplement.
- Clouds in the Aviation Environment Supplement.
- Turbulence Supplement.
- Thunderstorms Supplement.
- Microbursts Supplement.
- Icing in the Aviation Environment Supplement.
- Aviation Fog Supplement.
- Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) Supplement.
- Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) Supplement.
- Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) Supplement.
- Surface Analysis Chart Supplement.
- Winds and Temperatures Aloft Supplement.
- Convective Outlook Supplement.
- In-Flight Weather Advisories Supplement.
- Pilot Reports Supplement.
- Preflight Briefing Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Advisory Circular (91-92) Pilot's Guide to a Preflight Briefing.
- Aeronautical Information Manual.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Airman Certification Standards:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides are available on Amazon.
- Digital copies of the ACS are available on the FAA's website.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine Fundamentals:
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- Part 3, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine:
- Part 4, Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine Guided Scenario(s):
- Lead a guided scenarios>guided scenarios.
- Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
- Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
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- Related scenarios:
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Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete a personal weather minimums worksheet.
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with lazy eights
- Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge)
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
CA.V.D.K1:
How to conduct proper lazy eights. -
CA.V.D.K2:
Aerodynamics associated with lazy eights, including how to maintain coordinated flight. -
CA.V.D.K3:
Performance and airspeed limitations. -
CA.V.D.K4:
Phases of the lazy eight maneuver from entry to recovery.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
CA.V.D.R1:
Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation. -
CA.V.D.R2:
Collision hazards. -
CA.V.D.R3:
Low altitude maneuvering, including stall or spin. -
CA.V.D.R4:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. -
CA.V.D.R5:
Uncoordinated flight. -
CA.V.D.R6:
Energy management. -
CA.V.D.R7:
Accelerated stallss.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
CA.V.D.S1:
Clear the area. -
CA.V.D.S4: Select an altitude that will allow the maneuver to be performed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL).
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CA.V.D.S3: Establish the appropriate entry configuration, power, and airspeed.
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CA.V.D.S4: Maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver.
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CA.V.D.S5: Complete the maneuver in accordance with the following:
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CA.V.D.S5a: Approximately 30° bank at the steepest point.
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CA.V.D.S5b: Constant change of pitch and roll rate and airspeed.
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CA.V.D.S5c: Altitude at 180° point, ±100 feet from entry altitude.
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CA.V.D.S5d: Airspeed at the 180° point, ±10 knots from entry airspeed.
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CA.V.D.S5e: Heading at the 180° point, ±10°.
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CA.V.D.S6: Continue the maneuver through the number of symmetrical loops specified, then resume straight-andlevel flight.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.