sailplaning

• Существительное, обозначающее деятельность или вид спорта, связанный с полётом на планере — безмоторном летательном аппарате, использующем воздушные потоки для поддержания высоты.

A noun referring to the activity or sport of flying a glider, an unpowered aircraft that uses air currents to stay aloft.

uncountable

1. GlidingC1formalsport

   The activity of flying a glider, an aircraft without an engine, using air currents to stay aloft.

   Планеризм

   • Sailplaning is a popular sport in mountainous regions.
   • He took up sailplaning to experience the thrill of silent flight.
   • The club offers lessons for beginners interested in sailplaning.

   Synonymsglidingsoaring

• Глагол, используемый для описания полёта или парения на планере (тип безмоторного летательного аппарата), обычно без двигателя.

A verb used to describe the act of flying or gliding in a sailplane (a type of glider aircraft), typically without an engine.

1. Fly without engineC1formal

   To fly a lightweight, engineless aircraft that uses rising air currents to stay aloft.

   Парить

   • He spent the afternoon sailplaning over the valley.
   • They learned to sailplane using only thermal currents.
   • The pilot enjoys sailplaning in the mountains.

   Synonymsglidesoar