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In eights on pylons, what determines the pivotal altitude?

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  1. Groundspeed
  2. The bank angle you pick
  3. The wind direction

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References

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook ch 7, Ground Reference Maneuvers (FAA-H-8083-3C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/08_afh_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Airplane Flying Handbook ch 7, Ground Reference Maneuvers (FAA-H-8083-3C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/08_afh_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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