Plain English Meaning

A way of taking off that gets the aircraft into the air in the shortest possible distance and climbs at the steepest angle, used when the runway is short or there are trees, buildings, or wires near the end of it.

Full Definition

A takeoff technique used when the available runway length is limited or when obstacles must be cleared just beyond the departure end. It uses the full length of the runway, a specific flap setting recommended by the manufacturer, full power applied before brake release (or at brake release), and a precise rotation and climb speed (typically Vx, ) to achieve the steepest possible until obstacles are cleared.