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Recent Examples of sailplane
The same tendency also affects drones, with the original $1 million Predator, a simple uncrewed sailplane with a camera, morphing into the $22 million Reaper.
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David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
Keen interest centered on the performance of a Nelson Dragonfly sailplane, entered in the meet by Gus Briegleb, of Van Nuys.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2022
The sailplanes are all identical, made lightweight from foam, with radio controls and 6½-foot wing spans.
—Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, 23 Nov. 2018
The graceful sailplanes soar silently over Arizona 74 and Lake Pleasant Road.
—Sonja Haller, azcentral, 30 Jan. 2015
Donned in coveralls, and looking the part of fliers, the members of the first girls’ sailplane club ever organized in the United States, showed much enthusiasm.
—sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 Feb. 2018
Once airborne, the gliders — or sailplanes — were left to their own devices.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2017
Sky Sailing San Diego takes customers into the heavens aboard sailplanes (aka gliders) high above Warner Springs, near Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
—Michael Benninger, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 3 July 2017
Because the air will be thin, the sailplane will risk stalling.
—Ryan Bell, National Geographic, 26 Aug. 2016
David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
Keen interest centered on the performance of a Nelson Dragonfly sailplane, entered in the meet by Gus Briegleb, of Van Nuys.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2022
The sailplanes are all identical, made lightweight from foam, with radio controls and 6½-foot wing spans.
—Alan Berner, The Seattle Times, 23 Nov. 2018
The graceful sailplanes soar silently over Arizona 74 and Lake Pleasant Road.
—Sonja Haller, azcentral, 30 Jan. 2015
Donned in coveralls, and looking the part of fliers, the members of the first girls’ sailplane club ever organized in the United States, showed much enthusiasm.
—sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 Feb. 2018
Once airborne, the gliders — or sailplanes — were left to their own devices.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2017
Sky Sailing San Diego takes customers into the heavens aboard sailplanes (aka gliders) high above Warner Springs, near Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
—Michael Benninger, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 3 July 2017
Because the air will be thin, the sailplane will risk stalling.
—Ryan Bell, National Geographic, 26 Aug. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailplane
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Plus, one of our favorite nursery gliders is 39% off right now.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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The suite of tools includes uncrewed aircraft systems, gliders that can dive into the ocean and Saildrones that skim the surface amidst monster waves.Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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Tom Cruise was spotted holding onto the wings of an upside-down flying biplane, which suggests this installment will feature just as many jaw-dropping stunts as usual for the series.Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Incoming Falling Back Under North Korean Assault, A Ukrainian Brigade Turned A River Into A Natural Barrier When funding for the flight was approved by U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, the Army Air Service chose Donald Douglas’ DT2 biplane as their aircraft of choice.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Available now through December 22, guests can look forward to 45% off of round-trip seaplane transfers, complimentary stays and meals for two children below 12 years of age at the six restaurants on site, and complimentary usage of snorkeling equipment and kayaks during the stay.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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Since touching down via seaplane for a tropical vacation with her family, the actress, 52, has shared several photos of herself enjoying the sun, sand and surf.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The Army’s record had been set by a five-man crew flying a trimotor monoplane with the financial backing of the War Department.Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
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Four years later, father and son took their first flight together in Warren, where a Ford trimotor was offering short trips to the public.Jamie Turner, cleveland.com, 16 July 2019
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Towards the nose, there's a front triplane wing, and a large S-duct with adaptive flaps built into the carbon fiber front hood to help things along.New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024
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Exhibits include fi rearms, artillery pieces, uniforms, armored vehicles, and even a Fokker triplane.Smithsonian, Smithsonian, 26 May 2017
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“Sailplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailplane. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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