aviation Flashcards
1
Q
aviation
A
the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition:
2
Q
beacon
A
a light or fire on the top of a hill that acts as a warning or signal
- As part of the centenary celebrations a chain of beacons was lit across the region.
3
Q
altitude
A
height above see level
We are currently flying at an altitude of 15,000 metres.
4
Q
airbone
A
in the air, or carried by air or wind or by an aircraft:
The airborne radioactive particles have covered a huge area of Russia.
Airborne troops were dropped by parachute behind enemy lines.
The old plane had great difficulty getting airborne (= rising into the air).
