Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights
Lesson Plan

Introduction:

Attention:

Motivator:

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Lazy Eights:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

  • Discuss Waivers airman certification standards

Student Actions:

Commerial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Airman Certification Standards:

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lazy Eights Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates 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 risk 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 skill 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)
  • CA.V.D.S3:

    Establish the appropriate entry configuration, power, and airspeed
  • CA.V.D.S4:

    Maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver
  • CA.V.D.S5:

    Complete the maneuver in accordance with the following:
    • CA.V.D.S5a:

      Approximately 30° bank at the steepest point
    • CA.V.D.S5b:

      Constant change of pitch and roll rate and airspeed
    • CA.V.D.S5c:

      Altitude at 180° point, ±100 feet from entry altitude
    • CA.V.D.S5d:

      Airspeed at the 180° point, ±10 knots from entry airspeed
    • CA.V.D.S5e:

      Heading at the 180° point, ±10°
  • CA.V.D.S6:

    Continue the maneuver through the number of symmetrical loops specified, then resume straight-andlevel flight

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

Conclusion: