Chandelle (Verb)
Meaning
Climb suddenly and steeply; "The airplane chandelled".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- As the pilot pulled back on the control yoke, the aircraft chandelled steeply into the sky.
- The stunt pilot expertly executed the maneuver, causing the biplane to chandelle dramatically.
- During aerobatic competitions, pilots often chandelle to showcase their flying skills.
- The instructor taught the rookie pilot how to safely chandelle to avoid obstacles.
- Performing a perfect chandelle requires constant control and precision from the pilot.