Aerobate

/ˈɛəroʊbeɪt/ verb

Definition

To perform acrobatic maneuvers in an aircraft; to engage in aerobatic flight.

Etymology

From aero- (air) plus -bate (from acrobate, one who performs acrobatics). Created in the 20th century as aviation terminology.

Kelly Says

When pilots aerobate, they're using the third dimension in ways ground-based acrobatics can't match—barrel rolls, loop-de-loops, and spins exploit gravity and air forces in dizzying combinations.

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