Sailplane (Noun)
Meaning
Aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sailplane glided effortlessly through the clear blue sky, its wings harnessing the rising air currents to stay aloft.
- Pilots of sailplanes must be highly skilled at reading the weather and navigating thermals to achieve long-distance flights.
- Sailplanes are designed to be extremely lightweight and aerodynamically efficient, allowing them to cover great distances without an engine.
- The sailplane's wingspan was over 20 meters, giving it the lift and stability needed to soar through the mountain valleys.
- Sailplanes are often used in competitions where pilots compete to see who can fly the farthest or stay aloft the longest.