air show
Planes performing overhead
An air show is a public event featuring aircraft performing aerobatic maneuvers, formation flying, and demonstrations of military or civilian planes.
Spectators gather to watch pilots execute loops, rolls, and precision flying: We took the kids to the air show on Saturday.
Air shows often include static displays where visitors can examine aircraft up close.
Spectacular aircraft maneuvers
- loopCurve closing on itself
- barrel rollFull-axis aircraft rotation
- formationCreation or arrangement
- flyoverElevated road crossing
demonstration · skywriting · stunt · maneuver · dive · climb · precision · smoke trail
One who steers aircraft
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- runwayPaved path for planes
- hangarAircraft storage structure
- takeoffDeparture or parody
landing · jet · biplane · propeller · helicopter · glider · warbird · fighter
Those who observe events
- crowdsAssembled multitudes
- airfieldAviation facility with runways
- tarmacPaved airport surface
- exhibitionPublic display of items
announcer · grandstand · vendor · red arrows · flypast · memorial · veteran · tribute
Intensely exciting
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- daredevilReckless risk-taker
adrenaline · gasps · applause · amazement · heart-pounding · breathtaking · impressive · deafening
aerobatics
Spectacular aircraft maneuvers
- loopCurve closing on itself
- barrel rollFull-axis aircraft rotation
- formationCreation or arrangement
flyover · demonstration · skywriting · stunt · maneuver · dive · climb · precision · smoke trail · touch-and-go
pilot
One who steers aircraft
takeoff · landing · jet · biplane · propeller · helicopter · glider · warbird · fighter · bomber
spectators
Those who observe events
exhibition · announcer · grandstand · vendor · red arrows · flypast · memorial · veteran · tribute · family
thrilling
Intensely exciting
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
daredevil · adrenaline · gasps · applause · amazement · heart-pounding · breathtaking · impressive · deafening · exhilaration
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