chandelles
05-22-2007, 04:48 PM
#5
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Having just passed my commercial checkride a few months ago, I can tell you the reasons I was informed of.
-Aircraft control
-Control Smoothness (this is key for most commercial maneuvers, passengers don't like getting jerked around)
I believe the chandelle is originally a combat maneuver aimed at gaining the most altitude possible, that is why it is low-g. All the aircraft's energy goes into climbing, none is wasted by pulling g's.
To successfully complete a chandelle you must master your aircraft. If nothing else chandelles are fun (I usually performed a few successive chandelles to gain altitude for a steep spiral).
-Aircraft control
-Control Smoothness (this is key for most commercial maneuvers, passengers don't like getting jerked around)
I believe the chandelle is originally a combat maneuver aimed at gaining the most altitude possible, that is why it is low-g. All the aircraft's energy goes into climbing, none is wasted by pulling g's.
To successfully complete a chandelle you must master your aircraft. If nothing else chandelles are fun (I usually performed a few successive chandelles to gain altitude for a steep spiral).
05-22-2007, 04:54 PM
#6
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That's the reason for every commercial maneuver.
When do 8s on pylons come in handy outside training? When do you do lazy 8s outside training? For that matter, why do we do any maneuvers short of slow flight and stalls? Just like doing drills when practicing for various sports, we do them to increase our fundamental skills.
I prefer working with commercial students more than primary or instrument. I actually get to fly the plane a little when demostrating the stuff for the first time and they actually take a little skill to do nicely. They're always a challenge.
When do 8s on pylons come in handy outside training? When do you do lazy 8s outside training? For that matter, why do we do any maneuvers short of slow flight and stalls? Just like doing drills when practicing for various sports, we do them to increase our fundamental skills.
I prefer working with commercial students more than primary or instrument. I actually get to fly the plane a little when demostrating the stuff for the first time and they actually take a little skill to do nicely. They're always a challenge.
05-22-2007, 06:14 PM
#7
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You'll notice you are a better pilot after you start working w/ the maneuvers. By better I mean more coordinated and smooth. You will learn how to coax the aircraft into doing what you want it to do - as oppose to letting the aircraft control you. Happy flyin
05-22-2007, 11:09 PM
#9
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I'm not sure there's a whole lot of practical use as a Commercial Pilot, but I can't tell you the number of times I've been doing low-level maneuvering (500 AGL) and wanted altitude quick. It's an easy maneuver to get you and a student altitude after those engine outs, especially if the turn points you to home base. Other than that, you're on your own.
