air navigation
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ.ɛ.ɾɔ.nɐ.vɨ.ɣɐ.ˈsɐ̃w̃/low
a·e·ro·na·ve·ga·ção
Definition
The act or technique of navigating through the air, especially piloting an aircraft.
Air navigation requires precise knowledge of position and weather.
He studied air navigation to become a commercial pilot.
Common collocations
air navigation systemsprinciples of air navigation
Etymology
De 'aero-' (do grego 'aēr', ar) + 'navegação' (do latim 'navigatio').