Military Aviation Vocabulary

noun a type of aircraft that is powered by propellers or jet engines and is used for transporting passengers or goods

adjective aeroplane (used as an adjective) can describe something related to or characteristic of airplanes

• The aeroplane taxied down the runway before taking off into the sky.
• I always get excited when I see an aeroplane flying overhead.
• Check out that sick aeroplane doing stunts in the air!
• Her career took off like a speeding aeroplane after she got promoted.

noun a physical phenomenon that prevents the passage of sound waves

• The aircraft broke through the sound barrier during its supersonic flight.
• Did you hear that plane break the sound barrier? It was so loud!
• That car goes so fast, it feels like it's about to break the sound barrier!
• She felt like she was hitting a sound barrier in her career, unable to move forward.

noun a pilot who tests new aircraft or aircraft equipment to evaluate performance and safety

• The test pilot conducted a series of flight tests to evaluate the new aircraft's performance.
• The test pilot got to fly the cool new plane before anyone else.
• That test pilot has nerves of steel to do what they do.
• Being a test pilot in life means taking risks and pushing boundaries to see what you're capable of.

noun abbreviation for Instrument Flight Rules, which are a set of regulations and procedures for flying in conditions where visibility is restricted

adjective describing something related to or in accordance with Instrument Flight Rules

• The pilot must adhere to IFR regulations when flying in low visibility conditions.
• If you're flying in bad weather, make sure to follow IFR rules.
• Don't mess around with IFR, it's serious business.
• Navigating through life can be like flying IFR, sometimes you have to rely on instruments rather than what you see.

noun astra (Latin for stars) - a celestial body

adverb aspera (Latin for rough) - in a difficult or challenging manner

preposition per (Latin for through) - indicating movement through space or time

• The Latin phrase 'ad astra per aspera' translates to 'to the stars through difficulties'.
• Hey, did you know that 'ad astra per aspera' means 'through hardships to the stars'?
• Getting to the top is tough, but remember 'ad astra per aspera'!
• Just like reaching for the stars, 'ad astra per aspera' reminds us that success often comes after overcoming challenges.