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An advanced ground reference maneuver consisting of a figure eight around two selected ground reference points
The goal is to keep pylons directly off lateral axis (usually wingtip), and NOT a uniform radius circle around them
Pivotal altitude - altitude at which, at a given groundspeed, you can point wing at point on ground and airplane will appear to pivot around the point
Pivotal altitude will change on different headings due to varying groundspeed
Pivotal altitude in knots = (Ground speed)^2/11.3 (Bonanza = 130*130/11.3 = 1495)
Pivotal altitude in mph = (Ground speed)^2/15

Airspeed below Va (17 / 2400 in Bonanza)
Fly the airplane in a downwind direction
Select a pylon, preferably one in proximity to a road that stretches perpendicular to the downwind flightpath
Turn 45° toward the pylon such that it will pass off the wing of your choice
As you pass the first pylon, roll into a bank that places the wingtip on the pylon
If the point moves forward of the wingtip, the yoke goes forward
If the point moves back, the yoke goes back
As you come around the pylon, select a second pylon and a visual reference point in front of the airplane that lines you up with it
There should be 4-5 seconds of level flight between the two turns
As the second pylon passes, roll into an opposite direction turn around it
Divide attention and at 270° point be looking for reference to line up for first pylon and repeat

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