volplane
to glide toward the earth in an airplane, with no motor power or with the power shut off.
a glide in an airplane.
Origin of volplane
1Other words from volplane
- volplanist, noun
Words Nearby volplane
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How to use volplane in a sentence
Andy attempted some volplane skits that were fairly hair-raising.
Airship Andy | Frank V. WebsterWhen they had mounted to a considerable height, Alfred shut off the engines and allowed her to volplane toward the sea.
Curlie Carson Listens In | Roy J. SnellWould it last until the storm had passed, or would they be obliged to volplane down into that seething tempest?
Curlie Carson Listens In | Roy J. SnellThe volplane was so steep that it seemed that nothing could prevent the monoplane from being dashed to bits upon the earth.
The Dreadnought of the Air | Percy F. WestermanAt any rate, his engine was going perfectly, so he was not required to attempt a difficult volplane with a dead engine.
Battling the Clouds | Captain Frank Cobb
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