The cruising altitude
Example: Cruising altitude is stable height maintained during flight
Definition
"The cruising altitude" refers to the stable height or level at which an aircraft maintains during the majority of its flight to ensure optimal performance, fuel efficiency, and safety. It is a critical measure in air travel and aviation for smooth and controlled navigation.
Etymology
The term "the cruising altitude" combines 'cruising,' derived from the verb 'cruise,' meaning to sail or travel smoothly at a constant speed, with 'altitude,' from Latin 'altitudo,' meaning height. The phrase evolved in aviation to describe the consistent flight height for efficiency and safety.
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"The cruising altitude" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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