chandelle

noun 1verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

An aerobatic maneuver in which a 180° turn is combined with a climb.

The FAA terms a chandelle as a maximum fight performance maneuver. During the course of a chandelle the plane should gain the greatest amount of altitude possible for a given degree of bank, and without stalling.

verb

1

To perform an aerobatic maneuver in which a 180° turn is combined with a climb.

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