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Chandelles Maneuver
Configuration: Clean configuration. NOTE: Minimum safe altitude for this maneuver is 1500’
AGL. Crosswinds Aviation requires a minimum altitude of 3,500’ AGL.
1. Clearing turns
2. Set power to start maneuver around 90 KIAS. (POH recommends 116 KIAS)
3. Pick a 90 degree reference point off your wing tip.
4. Roll into a 30 degree bank.
5. After the bank is established, smoothly and continuously increase the pitch and
simultaneously add climb power so as to arrive at the 90 degree point with maximum
pitch up.
6. Upon reaching the 90 degree point, begin rolling out slowly so as to arrive at the 180 degree
point with maximum pitch up, wings level, and the airspeed at approximately 50-55 KIAS.
7. At the 180 degree point of the maneuver, Complete the cruise checklist.