sailplaning

• Substantivo que designa a atividade ou o esporte de voar em um planador, uma aeronave sem motor que utiliza correntes de ar ascendentes para se manter no ar.

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.

   Planadorismo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosglidingsoaring

• Verbo usado para descrever o ato de voar ou planar em um planador (tipo de aeronave sem motor), geralmente sem motor.

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.

   Planar

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

   Sinônimosglidesoar