Sailplaning (Noun)
Meaning
The activity of flying a glider.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Pilots engage in sailplaning to experience the thrill of flying without the use of engines.
- The sport of sailplaning requires a great deal of skill and strategy to navigate through the air.
- Sailplaning competitions involve racing gliders over long distances to test pilots' abilities.
- The sailplaning club at the local airport offers lessons and training for new pilots.
- After years of practice, she became an expert in sailplaning and set multiple records for distance and speed.