Aerospace Vocabulary

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'air speed' is a noun because it represents a measurement of the velocity of an object through the air.

• The pilot carefully monitored the air speed to ensure a smooth and safe flight.
• The pilot was keeping an eye on the air speed to make sure everything was going okay.
• The air speed was on point, so we were cruising through the sky.
• His ideas were flowing at an incredible air speed, leading to a productive brainstorming session.

• The spacecraft uses advanced propulsion systems to travel through space.
• The car's propulsion system is what makes it go fast.
• I heard his new skateboard has some crazy propulsion.
• Her passion for music is the propulsion behind her successful career.

adjective relating to or characterized by inertia, especially a tendency to remain in a fixed position or state

• Inertial navigation systems are used in aircraft to determine position and orientation.
• The inertial sensors in my phone help track my steps and movements.
• I can't believe how accurate the inertial control on this drone is!
• His inertial mindset prevented him from adapting to new ideas.