How Do You Spell VOLPLANE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɒlple͡ɪn] (IPA)

Volplane is a term used in aviation to describe a controlled descent of an aircraft without engine power. The spelling of the word "volplane" is pronounced as /vɒlpleɪn/ and is derived from the French word "voler" meaning "to fly" and "planer" meaning "to glide". The word is often misspelled as "bowl plane" due to its similar pronunciation. Correct spelling is essential in the aviation industry to avoid confusion and ensure safety in flights.

VOLPLANE Meaning and Definition

  1. Volplane is a term primarily used in aviation to describe the act of gliding or descending smoothly through the air without the use of engine power. It refers to the intentional or controlled flight of an aircraft in a downward trajectory, typically employed during specific maneuvers or as a technique used in certain aircraft types, such as sailplanes or gliders.

    During a volplane, the aircraft utilizes its aerodynamic properties to generate lift and maintain stability as it descends through the air. It involves reducing the angle of attack, lowering the aircraft's nose, and maintaining a controlled descent by adjusting airspeed and flight controls. This technique allows the aircraft to extend its glide and cover greater distances than in a standard descent.

    Volplaning can be applied during various scenarios, such as when the aircraft needs to extend its glide to reach a desired landing spot or when it needs to lose altitude rapidly in emergency situations. Pilots use their knowledge of the aircraft's performance characteristics and aerodynamics to execute volplanes effectively and safely.

    In a broader context, volplane can also be used metaphorically to describe any smooth and graceful descent or glide, not limited to the aviation domain. It can refer to a smooth movement or descent of any object or living being, embodying elegance, control, and a sense of fluidity as it glides downward.

Common Misspellings for VOLPLANE

Etymology of VOLPLANE

The word volplane has its roots in the Latin language. It is formed from two Latin words: volare, meaning to fly, and planus, meaning flat or level. Volare is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root word wel, which means to turn or to wind. Combining these elements, volplane can be understood as to fly flat or to glide smoothly.

Conjugate verb Volplane

CONDITIONAL

I would volplane
you would volplane
he/she/it would volplane
we would volplane
they would volplane

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be volplaning
you would be volplaning
he/she/it would be volplaning
we would be volplaning
they would be volplaning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have volplane
you would have volplane
he/she/it would have volplane
we would have volplane
they would have volplane

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been volplaning
you would have been volplaning
he/she/it would have been volplaning
we would have been volplaning
they would have been volplaning

FUTURE

I will volplane
you will volplane
he/she/it will volplane
we will volplane
they will volplane

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be volplaning
you will be volplaning
he/she/it will be volplaning
we will be volplaning
they will be volplaning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have volplaned
you will have volplaned
he/she/it will have volplaned
we will have volplaned
they will have volplaned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been volplaning
you will have been volplaning
he/she/it will have been volplaning
we will have been volplaning
they will have been volplaning

IMPERATIVE

you volplane
we let´s volplane

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to volplane

PAST

I volplaned
you volplaned
he/she/it volplaned
we volplaned
they volplaned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was volplaning
you were volplaning
he/she/it was volplaning
we were volplaning
they were volplaning

PAST PARTICIPLE

volplaned

PAST PERFECT

I had volplaned
you had volplaned
he/she/it had volplaned
we had volplaned
they had volplaned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been volplaning
you had been volplaning
he/she/it had been volplaning
we had been volplaning
they had been volplaning

PRESENT

I volplane
you volplane
he/she/it volplanes
we volplane
they volplane

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am volplaning
you are volplaning
he/she/it is volplaning
we are volplaning
they are volplaning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

volplaning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have volplaned
you have volplaned
he/she/it has volplaned
we have volplaned
they have volplaned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been volplaning
you have been volplaning
he/she/it has been volplaning
we have been volplaning
they have been volplaning

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