cruising altitude
Plane's steady height
Cruising altitude is the elevation at which an aircraft travels during the main portion of a flight, after climbing and before descending.
Commercial jets typically cruise between 30,000 and 40,000 feet, where thinner air reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency.
Figuratively, reaching cruising altitude means settling into a steady, sustainable pace: Once the project hits cruising altitude, we can relax a bit.
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