De pilotenopleiding



Example: De pilotenopleiding duurt meestal enkele jaren en is intensief.

Definition


"De pilotenopleiding" refers to the pilot training program, which involves comprehensive education and practical instruction designed to prepare individuals for becoming professional pilots. It usually takes several years and includes learning about aviation theory, flight skills, and safety procedures.

Etymology


The term "de pilotenopleiding" is Dutch, composed of 'piloten' meaning 'pilots' and 'opleiding' meaning 'training' or 'education'. 'Piloten' derives from the French 'pilote', originally from Greek 'pēdōn', meaning 'rudder' or 'helmsman'. 'Opleiding' comes from the verb 'opleiden', meaning 'to train' or 'educate'. Together, they form a compound word describing the process of training pilots.

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"De pilotenopleiding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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