ATP Electronics Piper Archer - Eights On Pylons

In-Flight Maneuvers • 43
GROUND USE ONLY
COM Eights On Pylons
Eights on Pylons are to be accomplished at the appropriate pivotal altitude
(groundspeed
2
/11.3), governed by the aircraft's groundspeed. The applicant is required
to maintain coordinated ight while ying a gure eight pattern which holds the
selected pylons using the appropriate pivotal altitude. At the steepest point, the angle
of bank should be approximately 30-40°.
1. Enter pivotal altitude (approx. 900’ AGL at 100 KIAS, approx. 2300 RPM)
2. Perform two 90° clearing turns
3. Clean conguration ow
4. Select two pylons to allow for minimal time spent wings level
between the two
5. Enter maneuver on a 45° midpoint downwind
6. Apply appropriate pitch corrections to compensate for changes in
groundspeed and to maintain line of sight reference with the pylon
(pitch forward if point moves toward nose and pitch back if point
moves toward tail)
7. Begin rollout to allow the airplane to proceed diagonally between the
pylons at a 45° angle
8. Begin second turn in the opposite direction of the rst
9. Exit maneuver on entry heading
10. "Cruise Checklist"
Pivotal
Altitude
High Groundspeed
High Pivotal Altitude
Lowest
Groundspeed
Lowest Pivotal
Altitude
Closest to Pylon
Entry
Pylon
Pivotal
Altitude
High Groundspeed
High Pivotal Altitude
Lowest
Groundspeed
Lowest Pivotal
Altitude
Closest to Pylon
Entry
Pylon
Pivotal
Altitude
High Groundspeed
High Pivotal Altitude
Lowest
Groundspeed
Lowest Pivotal
Altitude
Closest to Pylon
Entry
Pylon
NOTE: The wing tip should be pointing
at the pylons throughout the turns.