Launch site
The place pilots take off from, usually on a hill or slope.
Also known as
- launch standard term
Terms and slang labels apply to this language. Usage may differ in other languages.
What it means
Launch site is the place, while takeoff is the act of leaving the ground. Pilots often shorten it simply to launch.
Example in context
By the time we reached launch, several wings were already laid out.
Sources and review
- Ozone Atom 3 – User Manual (EN) (opens in a new tab)
- Cross Country – Supair Leaf 2 review (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o letu (opens in a new tab)
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