Rotation (aeronautics)

_{Subscript text}In aviation, rotation refers to the action of applying back pressure to a control device, such as a yoke, side-stick or centre stick, to lift the nose wheel off the ground during the takeoff roll. Proper rotation is important for safety reasons and to decrease takeoff distance. This is when the aircraft lifts up from the runway and takes off whenever it reaches the minimum proper takeoff speed for a safe takeoff, which is called the VR speed.