chandelle

• Nom masculin désignant une figure de voltige aérienne consistant en une montée abrupte avec virage, exécutée pour gagner de l'altitude tout en changeant de direction.

A noun referring to an aeronautical maneuver involving a steep climbing turn, performed to gain altitude while simultaneously changing direction.

1. Aircraft maneuverC2formaltechnical

   A flight maneuver in which an aircraft performs a steep climbing turn to gain altitude while simultaneously changing direction.

   chandelle (manœuvre aérienne)

   • The pilot executed a perfect chandelle to avoid the mountain peak.
   • During training, he practiced the chandelle maneuver repeatedly.
   • A chandelle requires precise coordination of throttle and controls.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire une manœuvre aérienne spécifique consistant à prendre de l'altitude tout en virant, notamment en voltige ou en vol à voile, où l'avion monte en changeant simultanément de direction.

A verb used to describe a specific climbing turn maneuver in aviation, particularly in aerobatics or gliding, where the aircraft gains altitude while changing direction.

1. A steep climbing turn in aviationC2formal

   To perform a sudden, steep climbing turn in an aircraft, often used to gain altitude quickly while changing direction.

   chandelle (manœuvre aérienne)

   • The pilot chandelled to avoid the mountain peak.
   • During the airshow, the plane chandelled gracefully.
   • He practiced chandelling to improve his flying skills.