Chandelle (Noun)
Meaning
A flight maneuver consisting of a steep climbing turn executed to gain altitude while changing direction.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pilot expertly executed a chandelle to evade the pursuing enemy plane.
- After completing the chandelle, the aircraft leveled off at 5,000 feet and continued on a northerly heading.
- The flight instructor taught the student pilot how to enter a chandelle, emphasizing the importance of smooth control inputs.
- The aerobatic pilot performed a series of chandelles, mesmerizing the crowd with her precision and skill.
- During the airshow, the demonstration team executed a synchronized chandelle, their planes seeming to defy gravity as they climbed and turned in unison.