Hump. That point in the take-off run at which a seaplane passes from displacement lift to hydrodynamic lift.
(2) the "hump" or "ploughing" phase,
(3) the "planing" or "on the step" phase,
and (4) the "lift off." ...
Externally, the most noticeable difference between the 172 and the 175 is the slight hump on the engine cowl behind the propeller.
An area of special focus for racing crafts is the time before getting over hump speed following launch. Here the typical static fuel system struggles.
From your description, it sounds like your instructor will also have you throw your hands up over your head and scream as go “rollercoaster-like” over the stall hump.
A JAL 747 with trademark "hump" formed by upper deck
Double-deck flying boats
Boeing 314 Clipper
Short Sandringham
Short Empire C-Class flying boats
Partial second passenger deck ...
Hump, the: Air Transport route/lifeline over the Himalayas and encompassing the CBI Theater.
Hun: Slang for German enemy.
HVAR: High Velocity Aircraft Rocket w/5" Explosive warhead.
It was the first British type to carry twin Vickers guns; their breeches were enclosed in a 'hump', which gave the Camel its name.
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The first B-29 flight to airfields in China (over the Himalayas, or "The Hump") took place on 24 April 1944.
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