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How to Fly Perfect Lazy Eights

Pilot Institute

For a Cessna 172, the recommended indicated airspeed for the maneuver is 105 knots. A strong, gusty crosswind will push your stick and rudder skills to the limit. Check out our latest article on crosswind landings here. Lazy eights are typically flown at cruise power settings below maneuvering speed.

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How to fly the perfect short field takeoff and climb

Flight Training Central

Once in position and any crosswind corrections noted, takeoff power should be applied smoothly and continuously while holding the brakes until the maximum obtainable engine power. Check airspeed indicator (“airspeed alive”).

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In Defense of the Paper Nav Log

Air Facts

If you don’t know which is which, and don’t how to apply magnetic variation, how can you figure out the crosswind youre confronting on your landing? When are winds reported as true, and when are they reported as magnetic? Winds on the surface, and winds at altitude: both concepts are covered in the nav-log lesson.