Commercial Pilot · Area V: Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers

Task C. Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)

FAA-S-ACS-7B · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

8 elements
  • CA.V.C.K1
    How to conduct proper chandelles.
  • CA.V.C.K2
    Aerodynamics associated with chandelles, including:
  • CA.V.C.K2a
    Maintaining coordinated flight
  • CA.V.C.K2b
    Overbanking tendencies
  • CA.V.C.K2c
    Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
  • CA.V.C.K2d
    Accelerated stalls
  • CA.V.C.K3
    Appropriate airplane configuration for maximum performance climb.
  • CA.V.C.K4
    Proper pitch control required for continuously decreasing airspeed.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

7 elements
  • CA.V.C.R1
    Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
  • CA.V.C.R2
    Collision hazards.
  • CA.V.C.R3
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • CA.V.C.R4
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • CA.V.C.R5
    Uncoordinated flight.
  • CA.V.C.R6
    Energy management.
  • CA.V.C.R7
    Rate and radius of turn with confined area operations.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).