F4U

A really great aircraft!

Also known as a Corsair, this was one of the best fighter planes of World War II.

Man do I love flying that fine corsair of mine...

by Athene Airheart March 19, 2004

howdy

A greeting. A friendly, country way of saying Hello.

"Howdy," said the farmer as she greeted her neighbor.

by Athene Airheart March 30, 2004

Jetway

What passengers often use to deplane.

As used by the airlines, an extensible walkway that is articulated and usually enclosed. It kind of looks like a stretched out accordian from the outside. It is positioned so that passengers can walk from the terminal building to the door of the aircraft in comfort and safety.

The passengers walked down the jetway to board their flight to Norway.

by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004

trial and error

One way to solve a problem.

A person will try something, get it wrong, learn from the mistakes, try again, and hopefully eventually get it right.

Many great ideas and inventions were devised through the process of trial and error.

Through trial and error, I finally figured out how to fix that sticky door handle.

by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004

lip service

To just say something but not actually do it. To pretend that you believe a certain thing but not practice that belief.

The company pays lip service to equal rights, but has only one woman working for them and she's underpaid.

by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004

test tube baby

A test tube baby was conceived by artificial means, by introducing the sperm and egg to each other outside the body. The zygote is then implanted into the future mother's womb.

Test tube babies are NOT born in test tubes. Not yet, anyway.

Jill had a very hard time getting pregnant, so she decided to try having a test tube baby.

by Athene Airheart March 21, 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 01, 2004