Horizontal Eight

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The horizontal eight is basically three-quarters of an inside loop followed by three-quarters of an outside loop.

  • Fly straight and level at 500 knots or more. Pull back on the stick as if you are performing a loop. (1)
  • As you come over the top of the loop, continue into a 45-degree inverted dive. (2)
  • As you approach your entry altitude, push forward on the
  • stick as if you are performing an outside loop. (3)
  • As you cross the top of your outside loop, continue into a 45-degree dive and pull out in level flight at your entry altitude. (4)

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