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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Ultralight Aircraft

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
ultralight

a very small aircraft that usually carries one or two people and is built with very lightweight materials and a simple frame

Ex: They offer weekend classes on how to fly ultralights.
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aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .
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light
light
[Adjective]

having very little weight and easy to move or pick up

Ex: The small toy car was light enough for a child to play with .
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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: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .
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flying
flying
[noun]

an instance of traveling by air

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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to control movements of an airplane through the air

Ex: The experienced pilot was entrusted to fly a cargo plane , transporting goods across continents .
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airport
airport
[noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: She arrived at the airport two hours before her flight .
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to take off

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The skydivers have landed after their thrilling jump .
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field
field
[noun]

an area used for aircraft takeoff and landing

Ex: Helicopters landed safely on the field.
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The shirt she bought was very cheap; she got it on sale .
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .
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hobby
hobby
[noun]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

Ex: They enjoy hiking and exploring nature as a hobby.
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: The pilot checked the aircraft before the long-haul flight .
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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to have a specific weight

Ex: The parcel weighs five kilograms , making it a heavy shipment .
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engine
engine
[noun]

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

Ex: The new electric car features a powerful engine that provides fast acceleration .
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motorcycle

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

Ex: She prefers the freedom and agility of a motorcycle over a car .
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relaxing
relaxing
[Adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was incredibly relaxing.
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cockpit
cockpit
[noun]

the place where the pilot of an aircraft sits

Ex: The cockpit of the plane was surprisingly spacious .
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scenery
scenery
[noun]

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

Ex: The film captured the unique scenery of the rural landscape .
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to explore

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .
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license
license
[noun]

an official permission that specifies the terms and conditions for using or distributing something

Ex: Without the proper license, the streaming service ca n't legally air the show .
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beginner
beginner
[noun]

someone who has just started to learn or do something; a person who is new to a field or activity

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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The chef handled the sharp knives safely, avoiding accidents in the kitchen .
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hang glider

a light, non-motorized glider aircraft designed for foot-launched flight

Ex: The instructor emphasized safety procedures before the group took off with their hang gliders.
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crop
crop
[noun]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

Ex: The region is known for its crop of apples , which are exported worldwide .
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farm
farm
[noun]

an area of land and its buildings, used for growing crops or keeping animals

Ex: Visitors can learn about honey production at the farm's beekeeping section .
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world record

the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field

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Australia
Australia
[noun]

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Ex: The capital of Australia is Canberra , not Sydney or Melbourne as some people think .
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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