Aeronautical Vocabulary

noun a flow of air in a particular direction

• The pilot adjusted the altitude to avoid the turbulent air currents.
• I could feel the strong air current as I opened the car window.
• Dude, the air current in this room is making it so stuffy.
• Her words created an emotional air current in the room, stirring up feelings among the audience.

noun the action of stopping or catching something before it reaches its intended destination

verb to stop or catch something before it reaches its intended destination

• The military was able to intercept the enemy's communication signals.
• I intercepted my sister's text messages to read them before she did.
• The hacker was able to intercept the password and gain access to the account.
• The detective was able to intercept the criminal before he could escape.

noun a noun form of the adjective 'navigational', referring to the concept or practice of navigation

adjective describing something related to navigation or guiding a course

• The ship's navigational system was state-of-the-art, ensuring precise course plotting.
• I always rely on Google Maps for navigational help when driving in unfamiliar areas.
• Let me be the navigational expert and guide us to the party tonight.
• She used her intuition as a navigational tool to navigate through the complexities of the situation.

noun the cost or fee for piloting a ship

• The captain relied on the pilotage skills of the experienced navigator to safely guide the ship through the narrow channel.
• The pilotage of the plane was smooth and steady, thanks to the skilled pilot at the controls.
• I'm still learning the ropes when it comes to pilotage, but I'm getting better with each flight.
• In life, we all need someone to provide us with pilotage, guiding us through the challenges and obstacles we face.

adjective located or situated in the direction from which the wind is blowing

• Sailors must always be aware of the direction of the wind, especially when sailing upwind.
• We should try to stay upwind of the campfire to avoid getting smoke in our faces.
• I always make sure to stand upwind of my brother after he eats beans.
• In order to succeed in the competition, you must learn to navigate upwind against all odds.