In aviation, a box canyon, also referred to as a blind canyon, is a narrowing canyon with steep walls on either side of a floor that gradually increases in elevation. Box canyons often have narrow turning distances for aircraft and end in abrupt changes in elevations.
In aviation, a box canyon, also referred to as a blind canyon, is a narrowing canyon with steep walls on either side of a floor that gradually increases in elevation. Box canyons often have narrow turning distances for aircraft and end in abrupt changes in elevations.
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