Definitions for maiden flight
maiden flight

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1. maiden flightnoun

   the first flight of its kind

   "the Stealth bomber made its maiden flight in 1989"

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1. maiden flightnoun

   The first flight of an airplane or other airborne vehicle, usually used to test or demonstrate the functions of the systems.

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1. Maiden flight

   The maiden flight, also known as first flight, of an aircraft is the first occasion on which it leaves the ground under its own power. The same term is also used for the first launch of rockets. The maiden flight of a new aircraft type is always a historic occasion for the type and can be quite emotional for those involved. In the early days of aviation it could be dangerous, because the exact handling characteristics of the aircraft were generally unknown. The maiden flight of a new type is almost invariably flown by a highly experienced test pilot. Maiden flights are usually accompanied by a chase plane, to verify items like altitude, airspeed, and general airworthiness. A maiden flight is only one stage in the development of an aircraft type. Unless the type is a pure research aircraft (such as the X-15), the aircraft must be tested extensively to ensure that it delivers the desired performance with an acceptable margin of safety. In the case of civilian aircraft, a new type must be certified by a governing agency (such as the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States) before it can enter operation.

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1. maiden flight

   A maiden flight is the first occasion on which a particular type of aircraft, spacecraft, or other vehicle takes flight or is launched. It signifies the first test of the vehicle's airworthiness or functionality. This term can also be used figuratively to describe the initial performance or debut of an entity or endeavor.

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1. Maiden flight

   The maiden flight of an aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground under its own power. This is similar to a ship's maiden voyage. The first flight of a new aircraft type is always a historic occasion for the type. It is also one of the most dangerous, because the exact handling characteristics of the aircraft are generally unknown. The first flight of a new type is almost invariably flown by a highly experienced test pilot. First flights are usually accompanied by a chase plane, to verify items like altitude, airspeed, and general airworthiness. A first flight is only one stage in the development of an aircraft type. Unless the type is a pure research aircraft, the aircraft must be tested extensively to ensure that it delivers the desired performance with an acceptable margin of safety. In the case of civilian aircraft, a new type must be certified by a governing agency before it can enter operation.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of maiden flight in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of maiden flight in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=maiden flight
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maiden_Flight
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiden_Flight
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
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