high-altitude takeoff
1Altitude — For other uses, see Altitude (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Attitude. Altitude or height is defined based on the context in which it is used (aviation, geometry, geographical survey, sport, and more). As a general definition, altitude… …
2Takeoff — is the phase of flight in which an aircraft goes through a transition from moving along the ground (taxiing) to flying in the air, usually starting on a runway. For balloons, helicopters and some specialized fixed wing aircraft (VTOL aircraft… …
3Hot and high — In aviation, hot and high refers to very warm climates or very high elevations that may compromise an aircraft s ability to operate safely.Air density decreases with increasing temperature and altitude. Lower air density reduces the amount of… …
4rocket-assisted takeoff — A method of assisted takeoff for use with heavy loaded aircraft and/or taking off from a high altitude airfield. Auxiliary booster rockets, attached to the airframe, are ignited at the critical time during takeoff to provide the requisite… …
5Maximum Takeoff Weight — The Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) or Maximum Takeoff Mass of an aircraft is the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off, due to structural or other limits. The analogous term for rockets is Gross Lift… …
6Density altitude — Computation Chart. Density altitude is the altitude in the International Standard Atmosphere at which the air density would be equal to the actual air density at the place of observation, or, in other words, the height when measured in terms of… …
7The High and the Mighty (film) — Infobox Film name = The High and the Mighty imdb id = 0047086 producer = Robert Fellows John Wayne director = William A. Wellman writer = Ernest K. Gann starring = John Wayne Claire Trevor Laraine Day Robert Stack Jan Sterling music = Dimitri… …
8Aces High Cuby — This article is about the Aces High homebuilt aircraft. For the Wag Aero homebuilt aircraft of the same name, see Wag Aero CUBy. Cuby Role Kit aircraft National origin Canada Manufacturer Aces High Light Aircraft Designer Al Jasmine Introduction …
9Concorde — For other uses, see Concorde (disambiguation). Concorde Role Supersonic airliner …
10Powered hang glider — A foot launched powered hang glider (FLPHG), also called powered harness, nanolight or hangmotor, is a powered hang glider harness with a motor and propeller in pusher configuration. An ordinary hang glider is used for its wing and control frame …
