Example: Flight path shows planned route aircraft follows during journey
Definition
"The flight path" refers to the predetermined route or trajectory that an aircraft follows during its journey from departure to destination. It is a crucial aspect of air travel, ensuring safe navigation through controlled airspace and efficient fuel use.
The term "the flight path" combines "flight," from Old English 'flyht' meaning act of flying, and "path," from Old English 'pað' meaning track or way. Together, they describe the specific course an aircraft takes in the air, a concept that became essential with the rise of aviation.
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"The flight path" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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