Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Absolute Ceiling.
Absolute Ceiling - as a noun
The maximum altitude at which an airplane can maintain horizontal flight
Example Sentences
"The pilot carefully adjusted the aircraft's controls to try and reach the absolute ceiling."
"The weather conditions prevented the helicopter from climbing to its absolute ceiling."
"The absolute ceiling of this particular aircraft is 35,000 feet."
"The pilot was cautious not to exceed the absolute ceiling of the airplane."
"In aviation, absolute ceiling refers to the maximum altitude an aircraft can reach."