maneuver. During practice of the maneuver, the pilot should  execute three turns and roll out toward a definite object or on  a specific heading. During rollout, the smooth and accurate  application of the flight controls allow the airplane to recover  to a wing’s level glide with no change in airspeed. Recovering  to normal cruise flight would proceed after the establishment  of a wing’s level glide. A chandelle is a maximum performance, 180° climbing turn  that begins from approximately straight-and-level flight  and concludes with the airplane in a wings-level, nose-high  attitude just above stall speed.  [Figure 9-3]  The goal is  to gain the most altitude possible for a given bank angle  and power setting; however, the standard used to judge  the maneuver is not the amount of altitude gained, but by  the pilot’s proficiency as it pertains to maximizing climb  performance for the power and bank selected, as well as the  skill demonstrated. A chandelle is best described in two specific phases: the  first 90° of turn and the second 90° of turn. The first 90° of  turn is described as constant bank and changing pitch; and  the second 90° as constant pitch and changing bank. During  the first 90°, the pilot will set the bank angle, increase power  and pitch at a rate so that maximum pitch-up is set at the  completion of the first 90°. If the pitch is not correct, the  airplane’s airspeed is either above stall speed or the airplane  may aerodynamically stall prior to the completion of the  maneuver. Starting at the 90° point, the pilot begins a slow  and coordinated constant rate rollout so as to have the wings  level when the airplane is at the 180° point while maintaining  the constant pitch attitude set in the first 90°. If the rate of  rollout is too rapid or sluggish, the airplane either does not  Common errors when performing steep spirals are: Figure 9-3.  Chandelle. 9-5 1. Clear area 2. V$_{A}$ or manufacturer’s  recommended speed 3. No lower than 1,500   feet AGL 4. Trim 1. Roll into 30° bank 2. Neuralize ailerons 3. Begin increasing pitch   toward climbing attitude 4. Apply full power without  exceeding limits 5. Increase rudder pressure 1. Continue smooth rollout 2. Hold pitch 3. Maintain coordinated flight 1. Complete rollout to wings level  at 180° point 2. Airspeed V$_{S}$$_{1}$ 3. Maintain coordinated flight 4. Hold airspeed without stalling 1. Maintain 30° bank until  this point and then begin  gradual rollout. 2. Maximum pitch should be reached. No further  changes in pitch A B C D E • Not clearing the area • Inadequate pitch control on entry or rollout • Gaining altitude • Not correcting the bank angle to compensate for wind • Poor flight control coordination • Ineffective use of trim • Inadequate airspeed control • Becoming disoriented • Performing by reference to the flight instrument rather  than visual references • Not scanning for other traffic during the maneuver • Not completing the turn on designated heading or  reference Chandelle