Athene Airheart's definitions

it's your birthday

An expression of delight, similar to "It's my birthday." Probably accompanied by dancing around.

"Oooooh yeah, you dunked that shot... you da man, it's your birthday, woop! Woop!"

by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

airport

Airports are places where various aircraft take off and land from. There are big, busy airports, like O'Hare International, and there are small, quiet airports like where I am writing from, Olympia Regional.

Many airports have flight schools where you can learn to fly an airplane or a helicopter. Smaller airports have plenty of airport bums and ramp rats, which is a good thing since flying is fun to watch.

Sometimes airports will have museums, restaurants, and other fun activities.

I am happy because I found a job at the airport, renting out planes and answering phones.

or

Let's go to the airport and get a plane ride!

by Athene Airheart May 1, 2004

ailerons

Plural for aileron. Part of an airplane's wing.

It is very hard to turn an airplane if you don't use ailerons.

by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004

shitmuckleyuck

A particularly unsightly shade of light to medium brown.

Often found on old cars or aircraft.

That car is one ogly shade of shitmuckleyuck, man!

by Athene Airheart March 21, 2004

airplane

A device that is heavier than air, with wings that are fixed in place, and can fly. Usually accompanied by at least one pilot.

Airplanes are great fun to fly, and like any tool can be used for good or evil.

"Look at that airplane flying up there!"

by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

stall

All the above is true. Operationally, a stall happens when you slow the airplane down and increase the angle of attack over the wing so it is no longer producing lift. Student pilots practice doing them so they know how to get out.

It is not particularly dangerous to do stalls if you are careful about it, but I find them to be rather uncomfortable. There is a possibility of going into a spin if the pilot doesn't pay attention. But that, too, can be recovered from.

The other day I did a power-off stall. I slowed the airplane down, applied full flaps, then reduced power. I raised the nose untill it buffeted, then the wing lost lift and the nose dipped. I lowered the nose some more and applied full power and flew away.

by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004

I could buy you and sell you

Essentially, "I am much richer than you." A stronger form of "I could buy you." Usually a derisive phrase.

"I could buy you and sell you," said Bill Gates to his impoverished employee.

by Athene Airheart May 1, 2004