sailplaning

• Sustantivo que designa la actividad o deporte de volar en planeador, una aeronave sin motor que aprovecha las corrientes de aire para mantenerse o ganar altura.

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

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1. GlidingC1formalsport

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

   Vuelo en planeador

   • 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.

   Sinónimosglidingsoaring

• Verbo que describe el acto de volar o planear en un planeador (un tipo de aeronave sin motor), generalmente sin propulsión, aprovechando las corrientes de aire.

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.

   Volar en planeador

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

   Sinónimosglidesoar