wing walker
Airborne stunt performer
A wing walker is a stunt performer who stands, walks, or performs acrobatics on the wings of an airplane during flight.
The practice dates to barnstorming shows of the 1920s and continues at airshows today.
The term sometimes extends figuratively to anyone taking visible risks in a precarious position: He's the wing walker of the organization, always out on a limb.
Aircraft with two wing levels
- aerobaticsSpectacular aircraft maneuvers
- airshowPublic flight demonstration
- stuntDangerous feat for spectacle
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
pilot · cockpit · fuselage · struts · rigging · propeller · barnstormer · airspeed
Dangerous feat for spectacle
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
exhibition · barnstorming · acrobatics · routine · applause · grandstand · amazement · thrills
Boldness before danger
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
daredevil · thrill-seeker · risk-taker · courage · gutsy · adventurous · death-defying · adrenaline
Steadiness or amount owed
- agilityQuickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- gripSecure manual hold
- footingSecure ground position
stability · strength · endurance · flexibility · poise · precision · steadiness · control
biplane
Aircraft with two wing levels
- aerobaticsSpectacular aircraft maneuvers
- airshowPublic flight demonstration
- stuntDangerous feat for spectacle
aircraft · pilot · cockpit · fuselage · struts · rigging · propeller · barnstormer · airspeed · altitude
stunt
Dangerous feat for spectacle
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- spectatorsThose who observe events
entertainment · exhibition · barnstorming · acrobatics · routine · applause · grandstand · amazement · thrills · dazzling
bravery
Boldness before danger
audacious · daredevil · thrill-seeker · risk-taker · courage · gutsy · adventurous · death-defying · adrenaline · danger
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- agilityQuickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- gripSecure manual hold
footing · stability · strength · endurance · flexibility · poise · precision · steadiness · control · proprioception
- daredevilsbase jumper, stuntwoman, stuntman, cliff diver, stunt driver
- Air Show PerformersBlue Angels, Thunderbirds, Red Arrows, stunt pilot, barnstormer
- ground crewbaggage handler, marshaller, fueler, ground crew, loadmaster
- aerialistsaerialist, trapeze artist, aerobat, skydiver, parachutist
- ground handlingground crew, pushback, marshaller, marshalling, tug
- aviationaircraft, airports, flying, flight, airplane