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These clouds appear to be formed by a diurnal ascensional movement which is almost always observable.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various

The rapid ascensional capability of the airship, as compared with that of the aeroplane, is a disadvantage, but on the other hand, the superior mobility and speed of the aeroplane would tell decisively for success.

From Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War by Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose

An extreme ascensional power was communicated to the aeronef, and she shot up slantingly as if she was traveling on a plane sloping downwards from the southwest.

From Robur the Conqueror by Verne, Jules

It was necessary to increase the ascensional power to prevent her falling into the sea.

From Robur the Conqueror by Verne, Jules

Then he started the ascensional screw, and with a whirr like that of a gigantic humming-top the airship rose slowly from the yacht’s deck.

From King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane by Strang, Herbert