Powered-lift
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000734
A heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low-speed flight that depends principally on engine-driven lift devices during these flight regimes and on nonrotating airfoil(s) for lift during horizontal flight. Powered-lift aircraft can operate on routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for powered-lift by the FAA.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000734 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
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