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Takeoff Distance
The horizontal distance from the start of the takeoff roll until the aircraft reaches a specified height, commonly 50 feet above the runway, as published in the aircraft's POH or AFM. It includes the ground roll to liftoff and the airborne distance to that height; ground roll alone is a separate performance figure. High density altitude, greater weight, a tailwind, an uphill slope, and a soft surface increase the required distance. A headwind or downhill slope can shorten it. Use the applicable performance charts and corrections for the actual conditions.
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