CA.V.C — Chandelles

What does ACS code CA.V.C cover?

ACS Code CA.V.C covers "Chandelles" under Area of Operation V (Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers) for the FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane certificate (FAA-S-ACS-7B). Candidates are tested on knowledge elements and risk management factors defined in 14 CFR regulations and FAA handbooks (PHAK / AFH).

Task Specification & Required References

• ACS Document: FAA-S-ACS-7B (Commercial Pilot Airplane)
• Area of Operation: Area V — Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers
• Task: Task C — Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)
• Primary FAA Sources: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3) / Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91 & 107, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Airman Certification Standards Elements

Knowledge Elements

• CA.V.C.K1: How to conduct proper chandelles.
• CA.V.C.K2: Aerodynamics associated with chandelles, including:
• CA.V.C.K2a: a. Maintaining coordinated flight
• CA.V.C.K2b: b. Overbanking tendencies
• CA.V.C.K2c: c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
• CA.V.C.K2d: d. Accelerated stalls
• CA.V.C.K3: Appropriate airplane configuration for maximum performance climb.
• CA.V.C.K4: Proper pitch control required for continuously decreasing airspeed.

Risk Management Elements

• CA.V.C.R1: Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.
• CA.V.C.R2: Collision hazards.
• CA.V.C.R3: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• CA.V.C.R4: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• CA.V.C.R5: Uncoordinated flight.
• CA.V.C.R6: Energy management.
• CA.V.C.R7: Rate and radius of turn with confined area operations.

How do I study CA.V.C?

1. Read each element for CA.V.C in FAA-S-ACS-7B and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
2. Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
3. Practice with questions tagged CA.V.C, and read the explanation for every miss.
4. Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.

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