aer|o|bat|ics

aer|o|bat|ics
aer|o|bat|ics «AIR uh BAT ihks», noun.
1. the performance of tricks or stunts with an aircraft in flight, such as loops; stunt flying.
2. the art of performing such maneuvers: »

The merit of aerobatics is that everything depends on the skill of the pilot; a old and slow aircraft is not a handicap and may even be an advantage (London Times).

[< aero- (plane) + (acro)batics]

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