Area IX - Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers

Task A - Steep Turns

High performance turns.

Task B - Steep Spiral

Descending, gliding turns often used in emergency situations.

Task C - Chandelles

High performance climbing 180 degree turns.

Task D - Lazy Eights

A gentle, climbing, descending, and turning maneuver emphasizing precision attitude control.

Task E - Ground Reference Maneuvers

Rectangular Course, S-Turns, and Turns around a Point.

Task F - Eights on Pylons

Low altitude climbing and descending figure eight turns around pylons.