A vertical takeoff isn’t something you’ll see in normal airline ops—it’s a flight test demonstration showing just how much performance margin the aircraft has. During testing, pilots push the aircraft well beyond everyday conditions to validate engine power, climb performance, flight control laws, and safety limits. A steep climb like this proves the aircraft can handle extreme scenarios, such as obstacle clearance right after takeoff or recovering from unusual attitudes. It also demonstrates th

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