Air transportation involves movement through the air.
Aerial is an adjective that has its origin in the Latin word aereus and that refers to that belonging to or related to the air . By extension, the term is used to name what is linked to aviation .
Air transport is the controlled movement, through the air, of vehicles powered by their own engines or with the ability to plan. These aircraft allow passengers or cargo to be transported from one place to another, generally many kilometers away.
Among the advantages of air transport, speed and safety stand out (despite the fear that the mere idea of flying generates in many people), while its disadvantages are the high costs and cargo limitations.
Various uses of the term aerial
An airline (or airline ) is an organization dedicated to the transportation of passengers or cargo. Companies that make special flights and do not fly regularly are known as charters.
The air force is the armed service of a country, which conducts war in the air. This force is made up of planes, airports and qualified personnel.
The air bridge , on the other hand, is the continuous communication between two geographical points by means of airplanes, in such a way that the movement of people or goods between both destinations is facilitated.
Airmail , meanwhile, is the postal service that is carried out through aircraft . It is usually faster than traditional mail, and also more expensive. In some cases, airmail is the only option to deliver letters or packages.
Skydiving is an aerial sport.
A sport class
Aerial sports (also called aeronautical sports ) are intended for people with great physical capacity, with certain particular abilities and with a great sense of competitiveness and a constant search for self-improvement. Furthermore, due to the risks that the various disciplines entail, it is essential to respect the rules established for each of them.
Since most of them require being suspended in the air, these sports offer a peculiar experience, while collaborating with physical and mental development .
ballooning
It consists of flying in balloons called hot air balloons, whose bag is made of non-porous and flexible materials, such as silk or rubber, and must be waterproofed. There are two basic modalities: airships , which allow the balloons to be driven as if they were aircraft; and captive balloons , which remain tied to the ground at all times and simply allow ascending and descending movements .
Skydiving
Fundamentally, this sport consists of dropping from a certain height using a parachute to regulate the descent. It can be done from a helicopter, hot air balloon or plane, and can be for recreational or transportation purposes (as occurs in military and firefighter personnel contexts). Within skydiving, various modalities are recognized, such as:
- Sky surfing , which requires holding a surfboard at your feet to perform stunts during free fall.
- Speed riding , which borrows techniques from skiing to give the sensation of skiing in the air.
- Precision , with the objective of landing on a specific target , or in its vicinity.
- Training , which is carried out in groups of four people who must perform certain figures while falling.
- Base jumping , which is practiced from medium- height constructions, such as antennas, buildings, rocks or bridges.
Aeromodelling
It is a highly technical sport, but at the same time, social. To practice it, it is essential to learn a large number of scientific concepts, since its fans seek to get involved in the design, construction and control of aircraft, which are usually replicas of existing models.