Powered-lift RPA figure of 8 manoeuvre

In plain language

During your flight test for a powered-lift drone, you must fly a figure-8 pattern at a constant altitude, ensuring the crossover point is directly in front of you and both loops are of equal size.

Requirement as structured

An applicant operating a powered-lift RPA must be able to demonstrate a figure of 8 manoeuvre without losing height, with the crossover directly in front of the operator and even-sized loops.

Original regulatory text

If operating an RPA that is powered-lift category, the applicant must be able to… Figure of 8 Operate the RPA to demonstrate a figure of 8, without loss of height and with the crossover directly in front of the operator and even-sized loops.

Applies when

operation

powered-lift RPA flight test