Lesson 12 Up Up And Away Flashcards
The act of making room for
Accommodation
Of, for, or by air or aircraft
Aerial
Design and construction of airplanes
Aeronautics
To go or move upward; to rise
Ascend
Freight carried by ship, airplane, or other transport vehicle
Cargo
A person or thing that transports or convey a thing, person, or product
Carrier
The portion of an airplane from which the pilot and co-pilot operate the plane
Cockpit
Of or relating to the buying and selling of goods, especially on a large scale; trade.
Commercial
To move from a higher to a lower place; to go or come down
Descend
A building used for storing or working o aircraft
Hangar
Care; upkeep
Maintenance
A vehicle, such as a bus or airplane, that takes short frequent trips over an established route
Shuttle
Any of various military units, such as soldiers, airplanes, or ships
Squadron
The middle later of the earths atmosphere, characterized by having an relatively even temperature throughout, which makes an ideal layer for airplanes to cruise.
Stratosphere
To move slowly over the surface of the ground or water before takeoff or after landing
Taxi