The blimps were long and narrow, with flattened sides, like freshwater fish, so as to provide maximum lift with minimum drag.
Normally, he would allow the computer to select the appropriate position--swept back along the fuselage for power and speed, or extended to provide maximum lift for getting airborne.
The wings were already extended to provide maximum lift at low speed.
The capacity range is usually ten to twenty tonnes maximum lift, although this is much less at the tip of the boom.
At lower speeds, during takeoffs and landings, the wing would be perpendicular to the fuselage like a conventional wing to provide maximum lift and control qualities.
If the string is reduced to its minimum length the next energy generating cycle is started by restoring the angle of attack of the kites to maximum lift.
The CCV would have maximum lift at full load and minimum lift at no load.
On 13 July the airship was reinflated with fresh hydrogen to ensure maximum lift for the planned 24-hour endurance trial, which was to be a return flight to Mainz.
The Tomcat's wings, extended straight out to achieve maximum lift for takeoff, were folding back now, turning the Tomcat into a sleek spearhead designed for speed.
A lurching clack vibrated through Charlie Three-zero's fabric as the driver rammed all eight pitch controls to maximum lift.