Commercial Lazy Eights (1080p)
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After a hiatus, the UND AeroCast is back! Capping the Commercial Maneuvers series of videos, Master CFI Mike Lents is back at it again. The Lazy Eights maneuver is anything but lazy. It's designed to teach the pilot how to keep the controls constantly moving while learning all about control precision and smooth pilot input. Understanding the anatomy of the maneuver is key, by planning ahead to hit certain values at different accuracy points. Wow, that's sounds like a lot of stuff. Watch the video to see the details of the Lazy Eight unfold. Let us know what you think in the comments. Have Fun and Fly Safe!
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