Aviator

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Aviator

Aviator (/ˈeɪviˌeɪtər/), derived from the Latin word 'avis' meaning bird, is a term used to refer to an individual who operates an aircraft. The term is commonly used to refer to pilots, but can also include other crew members of an aircraft.

Etymology

The term 'aviator' was first used in the early 20th century, during the advent of heavier-than-air flight. It is derived from the Latin word 'avis', which means bird, and the suffix '-ator', which is used to denote a person who performs a certain action. Thus, an 'aviator' is essentially a 'bird person', or a person who flies like a bird.

Related Terms

  • Pilot: A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
  • Aircraft: A vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air.
  • Aeronautics: The study or practice of travel through the air.
  • Aviation: The operation of aircraft; the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft.
  • Flight: The process by which an object moves through an atmosphere without contact with the surface.

Pronunciation

Aviator is pronounced as /ˈeɪviˌeɪtər/.

See Also

  • Aerodynamics: The study of the properties of moving air, and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
  • Air traffic control: A service provided by ground-based air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace.
  • Airline: A company that provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight.

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