present participle of flight

(archaic) Able to fly.

The first flight of an airplane or other airborne vehicle, usually used to test or demonstrate the functions of the systems.

A trajectory, the traveled path of a projectile, rocket or aircraft through the air. / An airway, the predefined route of travel for an aircraft or spacecraft.

(travel) A flight in which the passenger makes intermediate stops but does not change aircraft. / (ornithology) A flight where the bird's altitude does not change significantly with each wingbeat.

The highest altitude at which an aircraft may fly due to physical factors, such as low air density.

A device which records data that would be of use in investigating the cause of an aircraft accident; usually as a set of two, comprising a flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder.

(uncountable) Flight into, from or through space. / (countable) A voyage in space.

A member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.

plural of flight attendant