
Commercial Pilot • 33
Required maneuvers for the Commercial Pilot Single-Engine Add-On are per-
formed the same as those for Private Pilot, with exception of steep turns, which
is accomplished with at least 50° of bank.
Commercial Pilot Single Engine Add-On completion standards allow for lower
tolerances than Private Pilot standards on maneuvers. Refer to the PTS.
Chandelles
Chandelles are to be accomplished at an entry altitude that will allow the task
to be completed no lower than 1500' AGL. Chandelles consist of one maximum
performance climbing turn beginning from approximately straight-and-level
flight, and ending at the completion of a precise 180° turn in a wings-level,
nose-high attitude at the minimum controllable airspeed. The applicant is
required to complete the rollout at the 180° point, ±10°, just above a stall air-
speed, and maintain that airspeed, momentarily avoiding a stall.
1. Perform two 90º clearing turns
2. 100 KIAS (2200 RPM) maintain altitude
3. Clean configuration flow
4. Choose a reference point off wing
5. Establish / maintain 30° bank
6. Full Throttle - Increase pitch to attain approx. 10-12˚ pitch up at 90°
point
1st 90° of turn, Bank = constant 30˚, Pitch = increasing to 10-12˚ pitch up
7. 90˚ point - maintain pitch - reduce bank angle to attain level flight at
180˚ point
2nd 90° of turn, Pitch = constant 10-12˚ pitch up, Bank = decreasing to
level flight
8. 180˚ point - wings level - minimum controllable airspeed
9. Accelerate while maintaining level flight
10. Cruise checklist
LEVEL FLIGHT, 100 KIAS
30º BANK,
10-12º PITCH-UP
LEVEL FLIGHT,
MINIMUM
CONTROLLABLE
AIRSPEED
SECTION 10
Commercial Pilot
Specific Tasks & Procedures