How to Fly Perfect Lazy Eights
Pilot Institute
MAY 9, 2024
Lazy eights sound like the least challenging commercial checkride maneuver to learn. We correct for the overbanking tendency with aileron opposite the turn. However, the aircraft tends to overbank at a low airspeed or when the bank angle is steep. The left wing’s aileron deflects up, decreasing lift.
Let's personalize your content