airmanship

American  

[air-muhn-ship] / ˈɛər mənˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the knowledge and ability needed to control and navigate an aircraft.

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Etymology

Origin of airmanship

First recorded in 1860–65; air ¹ + -manship

Example Sentences

It was a white-knuckle test of his airmanship, Reynolds recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024

Military professionalism during intercepts calls proper airmanship and non-provocative maneuvers that do not involve overtly aggressive actions, or communications, or gestures from pilots.

From Washington Times • Sep. 15, 2023

“This could be as simple as poor airmanship, poor professionalism,” he said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

But she confirmed the crew had returned to flight status, crediting their "airmanship and quick thinking" for ensuring the safety of the crew and their aircraft during the incident.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2022

The commander of the front himself sent a telegram to the regiment, congratulating the two pilots on their fearlessness and airmanship: they had turned away forty-two enemy bombers, and shot down four of them.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein