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flight path
n.
The precise route taken or due to be taken through the air by an aircraft or spacecraft.
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Noun1.flight pathflight path - the path of a rocket or projectile or aircraft through the air
itinerary, route, path - an established line of travel or access
2.flight path - a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
approach path, glide path, glide slope, approach - the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
holding pattern - the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land
itinerary, route, path - an established line of travel or access

The line connecting the successive positions occupied, or to be occupied, by an aircraft, missile, or space vehicle as it moves through air or space.
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flight path ntrayectoria de vuelo
flight path ntrajectoire f (de vol)
flight path nFlugbahn f
flight path n [of aircraft] → rotta di volo; [of rocket, projectile] → traiettoria

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