Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)

FAA references

Knowledge

• CA.V.C.K1: How to conduct proper chandelles.
• CA.V.C.K2: Aerodynamics associated with chandelles, including:
• CA.V.C.K2a: a. Maintaining coordinated flight
• CA.V.C.K2b: b. Overbanking tendencies
• CA.V.C.K2c: c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
• CA.V.C.K2d: d. Accelerated stalls
• CA.V.C.K3: Appropriate airplane configuration for maximum performance climb.
• CA.V.C.K4: Proper pitch control required for continuously decreasing airspeed.

Risk management

• CA.V.C.R1: Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
• CA.V.C.R2: Collision hazards.
• CA.V.C.R3: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• CA.V.C.R4: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• CA.V.C.R5: Uncoordinated flight.
• CA.V.C.R6: Energy management.
• CA.V.C.R7: Rate and radius of turn with confined area operations.

Skills

• CA.V.C.S1: Clear the area.
• CA.V.C.S2: Select an altitude that allows the maneuver to be performed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL).
• CA.V.C.S3: Establish the appropriate entry configuration, power, and airspeed.
• CA.V.C.S4: Establish the angle of bank at approximately 30°.
• CA.V.C.S5: Simultaneously apply power and pitch to maintain a smooth, coordinated climbing turn, in either direction, to the 90° point, with a constant
• CA.V.C.S6: Begin a coordinated constant rate rollout from the 90° point to the 180° point maintaining power and a constant pitch attitude.
• CA.V.C.S7: Complete rollout at the 180° point, ±10° just above a stall airspeed, and maintaining that airspeed momentarily avoiding a stall.
• CA.V.C.S8: Resume a straight-and-level flight with minimum loss of altitude.