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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Glider

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
glider
glider
[noun]

aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces

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special
special
[Adjective]

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

Ex: The chef prepared a special dish for the event, tailored to the guests' tastes. 
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airplane
airplane
[noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: I always feel excited when the airplane takes off. 
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The mechanic repaired the engine of the car, which had been making strange noises. 
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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: Birds can fly freely in the sky. 
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to glide
to glide
[Verb]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

Ex: The eagle glided effortlessly through the sky, riding the thermal currents. 
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane soared gracefully through the clouds. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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German
German
[Adjective]

relating to Germany or its people or language

Ex: German castles, such as Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg Castle, attract many tourists. 
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engineer
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: An engineer's job is to apply scientific principles to solve engineering challenges. 
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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight. 
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to train
to train
[Verb]

to educate or prepare someone for a specific role, function, or profession through systematic instruction

Ex: The military academy trained him to be a skilled soldier, teaching him combat techniques, strategy, and discipline. 
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: A good pilot always ensures the safety of their passengers. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

any of the various physical activities people do for fun or to stay healthy

Ex: Golf is a leisurely sport played on a large green course with clubs and a small ball. 
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flying
flying
[noun]

an instance of traveling by air

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World War II

the war that took place from the year 1939 to 1945 between the axis and the allies

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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: She packed her camping equipment, including a tent and a sleeping bag. 
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quietly
quietly
[Adverb]

in a way that produces little or no noise

Ex: She closed the door quietly to avoid waking the baby. 
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

a country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war

Ex: The enemy's stronghold was well-defended, presenting a daunting obstacle for the invading army to overcome. 
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: The construction site generated a lot of noise, disrupting the neighborhood. 
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peaceful
peaceful
[Adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: The small village lived in peaceful isolation, untouched by the wars raging in surrounding lands. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft soared gracefully through the sky, leaving behind a trail of white vapor. 
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mission
mission
[noun]

a specific task or duty assigned to an individual or group

Ex: She was given a mission to complete the project by Friday. 
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South America

the fourth largest continent in the world which is to the south of Central America and North America

Ex: South America is home to the Amazon Rainforest, which is known for its incredible biodiversity. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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current
current
[noun]

a steady flow of air or other gases, often influenced by atmospheric conditions

Ex: The mountain range created a strong air current that made flying conditions challenging for the small plane. 
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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