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Posted for "Bill Kennedy" <bill_kennedy_3@hotmail.com>:
It is the first point in an engiine-out landing pattern. In the F-105 it was over your much hoped for touchdown point at 12,000 ft AGL, configured for landing with the speed set for max L/D in that configuration. At high key you would start a 360 degree turn and hope to meet the ground and the end of the runway at the same time. I'm very glad I never had to do it. I use the same technique (different airspeed/altitude) with general aviation aircraft. If you peg your high key, you know you have the altitude and energy to make the landing.
Please define "High Key" for us non-airforce guys.
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