flight path
The term "flight path" is crucial in aviation and aerospace to describe the route or trajectory of flying objects, whether planned or actual.
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Definition
B2Aviation
(technical)The planned route an aircraft is expected to follow during a flight.
Example
- The pilot received the flight path from air traffic control before takeoff.
B2Aviation
(technical)The actual route taken by an aircraft during its flight, including any deviations.
Example
- Due to turbulence, the flight path deviated from the original plan.
C1Aerospace
(technical)The trajectory followed by a spacecraft or projectile through the air or space.
Example
- The engineers calculated the flight path of the rocket to ensure it would reach its intended orbit.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flight path":
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