chandelle
/ʃænˈdɛl/
noun
- An abrupt climbing turn in an airplane, used to gain altitude quickly while changing direction.
- During the flight lesson, the student practiced a chandelle over the open field.
- A chandelle requires careful coordination of the controls to maintain speed and balance.
- The pilot performed a chandelle to avoid the mountain peak.
verb
- To perform a chandelle in an aircraft.
- He chandelled the plane sharply to the left to follow the river valley.
- If you chandelle too steeply, you might stall the engine.
- The instructor showed the trainee how to chandelle safely.