Up,Up, And Away Flashcards

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The act of making room for

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Accommodation

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Of,for, or by air or aircraft

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Aerial

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Design and construction of airplanes

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Aeronautics

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To go or move upward; to rise

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Ascend

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Freight carried by ship, airplane, or other transport vehicle

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Cargo

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A person or thing that transports or conveys a thing.

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Carrier

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The portion of an airplane from which the pilot and co-pilot operate the plane

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Cockpit

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Of or relating to the buying and selling of goods, especially on a large scale; trade

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Commercial

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To move from a higher to a lower place; to go or come down

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Descend

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10
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A building used for storing or working on aircraft

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Hangar

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Care;upkeep

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Maintenance

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A vehicle, such as a bus or airplane, that takes short frequent trips over an establishment route

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Shuttle

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Any of various military units, such as soldiers, airplanes, or ships

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Squadron

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The middle layer of the earth’s atmosphere, characterized by having an relatively even temperature throughout, which makes it ideal layer for airplanes to cruise

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Stratosphere

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To move slowly over the surface of the ground or water before takeoff or after landing.

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Taxi

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