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Meaning of "formation flying" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FORMATION FLYING

formation flying  [fɔːˈmeɪʃ ən ˈflaɪɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FORMATION FLYING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Formation flying is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FORMATION FLYING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

formation flying

Formation flying

Formation flying is the disciplined flight of two or more aircraft under the command of a flight leader. Military pilots use formations for mutual defense and concentration of firepower. In civil aviation, formation flying is performed at air shows and is also flown for recreation. Formation flying also has been discussed as a means to reduce fuel use by minimizing drag. Studies of birds have shown that the V formation can greatly enhance the overall aerodynamic efficiency by reducing the drag and thereby increasing the flight range.

Definition of formation flying in the English dictionary

The definition of formation flying in the dictionary is a formal arrangement of flying aircraft acting as a unit.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FORMATION FLYING


buying
ˈbaɪɪŋ
crying
ˈkraɪɪŋ
drying
ˈdraɪɪŋ
dying
ˈdaɪɪŋ
flying
ˈflaɪɪŋ
inlying
ˈɪnˌlaɪɪŋ
low-flying
ˌləʊˈflaɪɪŋ
low-lying
ˌləʊˈlaɪɪŋ
lying
ˈlaɪɪŋ
multiplying
ˈmʌltɪplaɪɪŋ
noncomplying
ˌnɒnkəmˈplaɪɪŋ
nonflying
ˌnɒnˈflaɪɪŋ
outlying
ˈaʊtˌlaɪɪŋ
overlying
ˌəʊvəˈlaɪɪŋ
qualifying
ˈkwɒlɪfaɪɪŋ
satisfying
ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
trying
ˈtraɪɪŋ
uncomplying
ˌʌnkəmˈplaɪɪŋ
underlying
ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ
uplying
ʌpˈlaɪɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FORMATION FLYING

formally
formally valid
formalness
formamide
Forman
formant
format
formate
formation
formation dance
formation dancing
formation rules
formational
formative
formative assessment
formatively
formativeness
formatted
formatter
formatting

WORDS THAT END LIKE FORMATION FLYING

accompanying
annoying
belying
bullying
contour flying
copying
dilly-dallying
high-flying
instrument flying
kite flying
laying
ollying
paying
playing
praying
saying
shilly-shallying
stunt flying
varying
yogic flying

Synonyms and antonyms of formation flying in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «formation flying» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FORMATION FLYING

Find out the translation of formation flying to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of formation flying from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «formation flying» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

编队飞行
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vuelo en formación
570 millions of speakers

English

formation flying
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गठन उड़ान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تشكيل الطيران
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

формирование полет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Voo em Formação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গঠন উড়ন্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vol en formation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembentukan terbang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Formationsflug
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フォーメーション飛行
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

형성 비행
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Forming flying
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hình bay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உருவாக்கம் பறக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निर्मिती उडणाऱ्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Uçan oluşum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

formazione di volo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

formacji latania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

формування політ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

formarea de zbor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σχηματισμός που πετά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vorming vlieg
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

formation flying
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

formasjonsflyging
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of formation flying

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FORMATION FLYING»

The term «formation flying» is regularly used and occupies the 95.457 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FORMATION FLYING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about formation flying

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FORMATION FLYING»

Discover the use of formation flying in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to formation flying and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Spacecraft Formation Flying: Dynamics, control and navigation
In this unique text, authors Alfriend et al. provide a coherent discussion of spacecraft relative motion, both in the unperturbed and perturbed settings, explain the main control approaches for regulating relative satellite dynamics, using ...
Kyle Alfriend, Srinivas Rao Vadali, Pini Gurfil, 2009
2
A Comparative Analysis of Control Techniques for Formation ...
The results of this research show that of the control techniques analyzed, the Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) and Sliding Mode Control (SMC) satisfy the mission requirements.
Michael Farrar, 2008
3
Navigation Algorithms and Observability Analysis for ...
Navigation algorithms and the corresponding observability analysis for formation flying missions are developed.
Paul John Huxel, 2006
4
Deterministic Relative Attitude Determination of Formation ...
This work focuses its efforts towards characterizing the accuracy of such a calculation using standard deterministic attitude determination methods.
Michael S. Andrle, 2008
5
Rendezvous and Formation Flying Related to the TECSAS Mission
In this thesis, spacecraft rendezvous and spacecraft formation flying were examined in context of the TECSAS mission.
Mathieu Alfred Landry, 2005
6
Nonlinear Control Design Techniques for Precision Formation ...
Linearized equations of relative motion are derived for spacecraft operating in the context of the Restricted Three Body Problem.
Richard J. Luquette, 2006
7
Flying Magazine
and aileron is aligned with the base of his nose number. Find an instructor experienced in formation flying, or make Earl Arrowood and Grumpy happy and book a course Correct placement is the first step in formation work. with Sky Warriors ...
8
Aerial Age
... with particular success in smooth formation flying. Flights of eleven and twenty- three ships each have been practiced for the past ten days, with an officer as flight commander, the cadets piloting the other ships. These formations were part of ...
‎1922
9
Air Service Journal
Formation flying, in brief, means that an air squadron or combined air squadrons, instead of flying as individual airplanes, each bent on the object in view but under separate command, fly in definite prearranged formation or pattern, in which, ...
‎1917
10
Aerial Age Weekly
... Mather Field is going along with particular success in smooth formation flying. Flights of eleven and twenty-three ships each have been practiced for the past ten days, with an officer as flight commander, the cadets piloting the other ships.
‎1922

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FORMATION FLYING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term formation flying is used in the context of the following news items.
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Thunder of Niagara flies again - Niagara Frontier Publications
A highlight of the weekend will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and their precision formation flying and solo routines in F-16 Fighting ... «Niagara Frontier Publications, Jul 15»
2
What's on in your area over the next few days?
The day will feature jets, historic warbirds, helicopters, formation flying teams, aerobatics and will culminate with the unique and world ... «Western Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Neptec UK Announces Proba-3 Space Contract
Proba-3 is the world's first precision formation flying mission for satellites. The mission consists of two satellites, weighing 250kg and 200kg, ... «SYS-CON Media, Jul 15»
4
East Lothian flight museum celebrates with airshow
The TRIG Aerobatic Team will show off their flying prowess with demonstrations of extreme close-formation flying and crowds will also be ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Jul 15»
5
Interact: Gary Air Show
The Lima Lima Flight Team stresses precision formation flying, and keeping the team in front of an airshow crowd during all of it's maneuvers. «nwitimes.com, Jul 15»
6
11 aircraft to look out for at the Wales National Air Show in Swansea …
In the past the Wales based team have shown formation flying and even pyrotechnics, so their spectacle isn't one to pass by. 10. Hawker ... «South Wales Evening Post, Jul 15»
7
'Father of the Snowbirds' joins Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame
“He had always felt a Canadian air force formation flying team would be popular with the Canadian public,” said Younghusband. “And [Philp] ... «Times Colonist, Jul 15»
8
For once, July 4 yields summery weather for Freedom Fair celebration
It featured precision formation flying, aerial acrobatics and performance demonstrations from such rare aircraft as an A4 Skyhawk and a ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
9
Thunderbirds ready to soar at Cherry Festival in Traverse City
The team's air demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo routines, including the precise jet diamond formation, during which the jets fly ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
10
All-American tribute in the skies over Scottsdale
... skies Friday evening got to glimpse an all-American tribute, as the Falcon Warbirds formation flying group flew over the Scottsdale Princess. «AZFamily, Jul 15»

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