1. a steep climbing turn performed by an aircraft
Usage: aviation

1. to perform a steep climbing turn in an aircraft
Usage: aviation

Examples

• The pilot executed a perfect chandelle during the aerobatic demonstration.
• Learning to chandelle properly requires precise control of the aircraft.
• The fighter jet performed a chandelle to gain altitude quickly.
• During flight training, students practice the chandelle maneuver repeatedly.
• The aircraft began to chandelle sharply to avoid the obstacle.
• A chandelle combines a climbing turn with maximum performance.