But this time the engine was giving only intermittent power and the pilot was unable to maintain height.

Yet with the good motor on full throttle to maintain height it carried him round in huge circles.

In economics and politics, as in aviation, the trick is to maintain height, balance and velocity.

The aliens tracked straight for the complex, maintaining height.

A total of 16 flaps were used on the run to maintain height.

It seemed to have the calculated performance and could maintain height under full load on the power of two engines.

When they began to lose altitude, the crew tried to maintain height by throwing out ballast and then heavy objects, but to no avail.

When an airplane is in a small to moderate bank (roll angle) a small amount of 'back pressure' is required to maintain height.

It should be able to maintain height at 9,000 ft on a single engine while fully laden.

Second, that the target would maintain a steady course, speed and height.