Plain English Meaning

A takeoff method designed to get the airplane off the ground in the shortest distance and climb at the steepest angle, used when the runway is short or there are trees, buildings, or terrain to clear at the far end.

Full Definition

A takeoff technique used when the available runway is short and/or obstacles must be cleared shortly after liftoff. It uses maximum runway length, full power applied before brake release (or at the start of the takeoff roll), a specific liftoff speed, and a precise that produces the until obstacles are cleared, then transitions to the .