Aviation and Wilderness Terms

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Wilderness

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A natural, wild area of land where there are no towns, cities, or roads, usually filled with trees, animals, and plants.

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Cessna

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A company that makes small airplanes.

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Bushplane

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A small airplane designed to fly in and out of rough, remote areas, like forests or mountains.

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Conversation

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A spoken exchange of thoughts or ideas between two or more people.

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Copilot

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A second pilot in an aircraft who helps the main pilot during the flight.

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Altitude

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The height or distance above sea level or the ground, especially when flying in an airplane.

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Drone

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A low, continuous humming sound.

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Instruments

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The tools or devices in a plane that help the pilot control it and know important things like speed and altitude.

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Clawed

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Scratched or grabbed, pulled at, often in a rough or desperate way.

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Currents

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Movements of air or water in a specific direction, often caused by natural forces.