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The Chandelle, in very simple terms, is a climbing turn. That turn can range from 90 to 180 degrees. It is a low-G move, and aims to conserve as much energy as possible.
Execute the Chandelle by banking to one side to start the turn, and pull the stick back gently to climb while you're turning. Once you have finished the turn, you will be at a higher altitude than you were, and at a different heading. Center the stick and recover to straight and level flight to complete the Chandelle.
"The Chandelle is a maneuver used to conserve energy and gain altitude. The gentle low-G climb means that the plane is not burning any of its energy in a high-G maneuver. The Chandelle allows the pilot to remain near the fight, and the climbing turn allows him to keep visibility on the fight or target as he looks down, and back over the wing. The Chandelle is very often seen in the Energy Combat tactic known as the "Lag Pursuit"." "The Chandelle is not a move which aims at an immediate "payoff" with a gunshot or gain of angle on the target. The Immelmann Turn is the aggressive reversing move that fits that description. The Chandelle's main purpose is to conserve or gain energy and then use that advantage profitably at a later point in the engagement."
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