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.
- CA.V.C.K1How to conduct proper chandelles.
- CA.V.C.K2Aerodynamics associated with chandelles, including:
- CA.V.C.K2aMaintaining coordinated flight
- CA.V.C.K2bOverbanking tendencies
- CA.V.C.K2cManeuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
- CA.V.C.K2dAccelerated stalls
- CA.V.C.K3Appropriate airplane configuration for maximum performance climb.
- CA.V.C.K4Proper pitch control required for continuously decreasing airspeed.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- CA.V.C.R1Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
- CA.V.C.R2Collision hazards.
- CA.V.C.R3Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- CA.V.C.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- CA.V.C.R5Uncoordinated flight.
- CA.V.C.R6Energy management.
- CA.V.C.R7Rate 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).