flightingn.
/ˈflʌɪtɪŋ/ The action of flight v.; in quots. = flight-shooting n.
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1815 P. Hawker Diary (1893) I. 132 Warren Farm has excellent flighting when the wind is from S. to W.
1882 R. Payne-Gallwey Fowler in Ireland 30 Admirable early flighting may be enjoyed on the inland ponds.
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