verb
- to glide downward in an aircraft with the engine shut off
Usage: aviation
noun
- a downward glide in an aircraft with the engine shut off
Usage: aviation
Examples
- The pilot decided to volplane to the nearest airfield after engine failure.
- She learned to volplane during her flight training.
- The aircraft began a controlled volplane toward the landing strip.
- His volplane was smooth despite the emergency situation.
- The instructor demonstrated how to volplane safely.
- After the engine cut out, they had no choice but to volplane down.