Sentences with phrase «takeoff speed»

Citizen Schools kids learn the basics, the lack of which can abort a student career before it reaches takeoff speed.

Zaillian seems more interested in getting factual details right than building any real dramatic tension or momentum, and the film never quite reaches takeoff speed, despite the solid work of the acting ensemble (especially William H. Macy as the accountant of Jan's firm).

Because heavier planes are harder to speed up, they'll need more runway distance to reach their minimum takeoff speed in warmer weather.

Not exact matches

A runway might not be long enough to allow a plane to achieve the necessary extra speed for a safe takeoff.

Hug sped down the runway, hit the takeoff board and left it all up to the judges.

Paulson routinely jets between various farms and homes and to racetracks around the world in his own Gulfstream IV — the same plane that he piloted to two round - the - world speed records in 1987 and» 88 — usually traveling in the company of his wife, Madeleine, and the planet's two most contrasting dogs, Frosty, a regal white poodle so intelligent that he does everything but fasten his own seat belt during takeoff, and Lido, a 14 - pound Chihuahua with Peter Lorre eyes and aspirations to be the William Perry of his species.

Water heats more slowly than land, creating pressure differences that drive high - speed winds; fast - burning fires spawn flame - breathing vortices; the pressure waves of a plane on takeoff transform water into ice.

Rolling takeoff: Make sure your remote control airplane gains plenty of speed and has a long runway before you start lifting it off the ground.

You get helpful speed settings, plus automatic takeoff and landing, which is ideal for first - time pilots.

Moreover, the Android app supports automatic takeoff and landing, fun 360 - degree flips, emergency shutoff, different flight speeds, and more.

The blade's passive - elastic nature may limit a jumper's top sprinting speed (a disadvantage) but it enables better takeoff technique (an advantage), Grabowski says.

Even at takeoff, the fuel exhaust shoots out the back at supersonic speeds, and when it hits the surrounding air, it creates shock waves that make a fearsome racket.

The clutch is only one of the ills — the 6 - speed stick has no positive action required to go into reverse, and that coupled with the high clutch take - up and resultant paranoia of stalling the car, forces the driver into a panicky scramble at stoplights, where one accidentally chooses third or reverse at takeoff almost as often as first.

There's no low - speed lurching or clunking, just the imperceptible takeoff and slick upshifts we'd expect from a torque converter box.

The most efficient method of driving seems to be to accelerate up to speed in town using both power sources and then lift off the gas pedal to shift it into EV mode, which is able to maintain speeds of up to about 40 mph on its own, sort of a takeoff on hypermilers» «pulse and glide» approach.

Around back is an aggressive, three - tiered fixed rear spoiler that makes the supercar look poised for a warp - speed takeoff.

The dual - clutch gearbox is so much more pleasant than a CVT, and, unlike some VW dual - clutch units, this one is pretty smooth on takeoff at low speeds.

The transmission is the familiar nine - speed automatic with a wet takeoff clutch, and the gearbox will have the provisions for the addition of a hybrid module in the future.

It has very straight body panels with show - quality paint, 226ci 6 - cylinder engine with 3 - speed manual transmission, optional power takeoff and unique custom interior.

Transmission Power Takeoff Provision — A specific option code must be ordered to get a PTO gear and port with the TorqShift ® 5 - speed automatic transmission

The test Si, a five - speed model, quickly established its «pocket rocket» credentials with wheel - spinning takeoffs and third - gear sprints capable of obliterating speed limits.

The 330e has plenty of speed for passing and takeoffs, and the brakes don't have a lot of that weird regen feel, though there is a little.

The first two bundle aesthetic upgrades and 19 - inch wheels, while the M Sport adds performance - oriented features such as steering - wheel - mounted gear shifters and launch control for high - speed takeoffs.

The only time I noticed the suspension behaving badly was during slow - speed takeoffs over big potholes.

Modeled after systems in combat aircraft, this high - tech takeoff enables the driver to keep an eye on his speed without taking it off the road.

It produces so much power that its top speed is higher than that of a mid-size plane on the runway, ready for takeoff.

The engine is backed by a six - speed automatic transmission with gear ratios designed for a quick takeoff and excellent fuel economy on the top end (overdrive).

Note that this also makes air travel far safer because the slower the cruising speed, the better the match between cruising speed and takeoff / landing speeds.

Its 12 - passenger planes would have a maximum cruise speed of 360 mph, a takeoff distance of 2,200 feet, and an 80 percent reduction of emissions and noise.

Powered by electric motors and sophisticated control software, the taxi performs like a cross between a drone and a small plane, able to zip straight up on takeoff and then fly at twice the speed of a helicopter while making about as much noise as a swarm of superbees.