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chandelle
- Definição1
- An abrupt and steep climbing turn made by an airplane, in which the airplane's momentum provides additional acceleration for the climb. The purpose of the chandelle is to change the direction of flight and gain altitude at the same time.
- Fonte1
- KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
- Subárea
- Piloting
- Français
- chandelle
- Imagem
Chandelle from the FAA Publication FAA-H-8083-3A (Airplane Flying Handbook).
