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Step climb

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step-climbverbAlternative form of step climb. [(aviation, usually intransitive, of an aircraft) To periodically climb to higher and higher altitudes during cruise flight, as the aircraft becomes lighter from fuel burnoff, to take advantage of the reduced drag at higher altitudes; like cruise-climbing, but with the aircraft climbing in discrete steps instead of continuously.]
cruise-climbverb(aviation, usually intransitive, of an aircraft) To slowly but continuously climb during cruise flight as the aircraft's weight decreases due to fuel burnoff (done because flight at higher altitudes is more efficient but requires a lighter aircraft).
contour chaseverb(aviation) To fly an aircraft at low altitude, following the shape of the ground below.
chandellenounAn aerobatic maneuver in which a 180° turn is combined with a climb.
upliftnounThe act or result of uplifting (in various senses).
crossfeednoun(sound) The process of blending the left and right channels of a stereo recording.
stagenounA phase.
self-soarverbTo use the normal launching method for a hang glider.
thermalnoun(meteorology) A column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of a planet's surface.
autoblocknoun(climbing) A technique used in rappelling and ascending, with a friction hitch around the climbing rope.
trimnoun(uncountable) Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
taxinounA vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare.
airliftnounThe transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.
powershiftnoun(automotive) A type of dual-clutch gear transmission system.
build the plane while flying itverb(idiomatic) To develop one's approach or strategy to a project while carrying out that project, and not beforehand.
anklenounThe skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.
hot refuelverb(aviation) To refuel an aircraft while one of its engines is running.
auto-blocknounAlternative form of autoblock. [(climbing) A technique used in rappelling and ascending, with a friction hitch around the climbing rope.]
life-flightverb(transitive, medicine) To transport (a patient) by air ambulance.
hovernounAn act, or the state, of remaining stationary in the air or some other place.

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