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rolling takeoffs

rolling takeoffs is the plural of rolling takeoff.

Meaning of rolling takeoff

Noun

rolling takeoff (plural rolling takeoffs)

  1. A takeoff where the aircraft taxis into takeoff position and immediately starts to accelerate for takeoff, without stopping on the runway.
    • Correlation of the DFDR and CVR recordings disclosed that the flightcrew had set the flaps and stabilizer trim at 10° and about 5° aircraft noseup, respectively, for takeoff. A rolling takeoff was made, takeoff thrust was stabilized at 80 KIAS, and left rudder and right aileron were used to...1979 December 21, National Transportation Safety Board, “1.11 Flight Recorders”, in Aircraft Accident Report: American Airlines, Inc., DC-10-10, N110AA, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, Chicago...

Questions about rolling takeoffs

What is rolling takeoffs the plural of?
Rolling takeoffs is the plural of rolling takeoff.

Words near rolling takeoffs in the dictionary

  1. rolling stone
  2. rolling stones
  3. rolling stop
  4. rolling stops
  5. rolling takeoff
  6. rolling takeoffs
  7. rolling tape
  8. rolling the dice
  9. rolling the tape
  10. rolling the trucks
  11. rolling the windows

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