CTOL

Nowadays, CTOL has acquired important relevance in today's society. Whether due to its impact on popular culture, its influence on political decision-making or its relevance in the scientific field, CTOL has captured the attention of people of all ages and backgrounds. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the phenomenon of CTOL and its impact on different aspects of daily life. From its origins to its evolution today, we will analyze in detail how CTOL has left its mark on society and how it continues to affect our daily lives.

Aircraft landing on a runway.

A conventional take-off and landing (CTOL),[1] also known as horizontal take-off and landing (HTOL) is the process whereby conventional fixed-wing aircraft (such as passenger aircraft) take off and land, involving the use of runways.[2]

During takeoff, the aircraft will accelerate along the runway, resting on its wheels, until its takeoff speed is reached, at which point the pilot manipulates the flight controls to make the aircraft pivot around the axis of its main landing gear while still on the ground, this increases the lift from the wings and effects takeoff.

During landings, a commercial passenger-carrying aircraft will arrive over the runway while still at flight speed. The landing consists of the final approach phase, the flare, the touchdown, and roll-out phase.

Seaplanes and amphibious aircraft, instead of using runways, use water.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "V/STOL - Was it a good idea?". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2012. By David Hobbs
  2. ^ a b "Bloomberg suggests return of seaplanes to ease airport congestion". USA Today. 19 June 2006. Archived from the original on 18 March 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2012.


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