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airmanship|ˈɛəmənʃɪp|
[f. air n.1, in imitation of seamanship, horsemanship.]
Skill in managing a balloon or other aircraft; aeronautism.
1864Daily Tel. 21 July, To a degree which would have paralysed his predecessors in airmanship. 1865Ibid. 8 July, With what has been called ‘magnificent airmanship,’ he chooses his destined harbour of refuge under the lee of some shady wood. 1908Daily Chron. 15 Aug. 4/6 ‘Airmanship’ is the newest addition to the language. 1910Daily Mail 4 June 4/2 When airmanship was in the elementary stage. 1955Times 12 July 8/7 The emphasis in training will be on developing officers rather than airmen, though the course will include airmanship. |