Cessna

Slang for a really really good airplane. (I.E. dependable, reliable, cute, affordable.) Refers to the Cessna 152 model, which is one of the greatest training aircraft ever.

"That plane over there is a real Cessna!"

by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

text me

An invitation for text messaging over the Internet. A phrase that is sometimes found on more modern conversation hearts.

"Hey, text me sometime," said Joe as he passed Sally in the hallway.

by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004

groundlings

People who are stuck on the ground all the time.

A non-pilot.

Someone who can't fly.

Also, Groundhog.

"Wow, look at all those groundlings! It's too nice a day to be stuck down there!"

by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

touch-and-go

Pilot's jargon for a practice landing. You land the plane long enough to roll the wheels on the runway, then apply full power and take off again. Used to practice many landings in a short time.

"I did 8 touch-and-goes today, and boy was that crosswind rough! Any coffee around here?"

by Athene Airheart March 19, 2004

skosh

A small amount of something.

From the Japanese word "sukoshi," pronounced skosh. That also means a little bit.

"I'll have just a skosh of that pie..."

by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

Snorf

To eat very quickly and messily. Like snort, except involving food.

"She snorfed the last piece of pie."

Or,

"I snorf the slarf and then I horf."

by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

wing wiper

A term used to describe a member of the US Air Force.

Probably comes from the Air Force's reputation for being neat and orderly.

Did ya see that wing-wiper over there? Bet I could arm wrestle him.

by Athene Airheart May 01, 2004