stunt pilot
Definition
- Noun:
- A pilot who performs aerobatic maneuvers for entertainment: A "stunt pilot" is an aviator who specializes in performing difficult, skillful, and often dangerous maneuvers in an aircraft as a public exhibition or in films.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The air show featured a famous stunt pilot who flew upside down.
- She trained for years to become a stunt pilot for movie productions.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often associated with performances at air shows, fairs, or in the film industry, where precise and risky flying is required for entertainment.
Variants and Related Words
- Stunt flying (n): The act of performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- Stunt flying requires immense skill and concentration.
- Aerobatic pilot (n): A pilot skilled in aerobatics; a close synonym for stunt pilot.
- Barnstormer (n): A historical term for a pilot who performed stunts and gave rides, often traveling from town to town.
Synonyms
- Aerobatic pilot
- Exhibition pilot
Related Phrases
- To perform stunt flying: To execute aerobatic maneuvers.
- The team will perform stunt flying over the lake this weekend.
Noun
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a pilot who travels around the country giving exhibits of stunt flying and parachuting
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