What is another word for chandelle?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈandɛl] (IPA)

Chandelle is a term used in aviation that refers to a specific type of maneuver performed by an aircraft. It involves a steep climbing turn where the aircraft gains altitude while simultaneously making a 180-degree turn. Some synonyms for chandelle include spiral climb, steep turn, climbing turn, and steep bank. These terms are used to describe similar aerial maneuvers that involve climbing at a steep angle while turning the aircraft. Other related terms used in aviation include wingover, barrel roll, and Immelmann turn. The proper execution of these maneuvers requires skilled pilots and can be challenging to perform correctly.

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Usage examples for Chandelle

He might be any thing he chose, but he is too indolent for exertion, and seems to think le jeu ne vaut pas la chandelle.
"The Idler in France"
Marguerite Gardiner
22nd December 1781. By order, Casanova reported to the Tribunal a list of the principal licentious or antireligious books to be found in the libraries and private collections at Venice: la Pucelle; la Philosophie de l'Histoire; L'Esprit d'Helvetius; la Sainte chandelle d'Arras; les Bijoux indiscrets; le Portier des Chartreux; les Posies de Baffo; Ode a Priape; de Piron; etc.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
He was right from his point of view, for he had none of the jeu and all of the chandelle.
"In the Courts of Memory 1858-1875."
L. de Hegermann-Lindencrone

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