bush flying

noun

The operation, or an instance, of aircraft, especially small fixed-wing bush planes or bush helicopters, in remote, undeveloped, or wilderness areas where conventional airstrips, navigation aids, or maintenance facilities are limited or nonexistent.

“See also: bush flight”

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Meanings

nounbush flying (uncountable)
  1. AustraliaespeciallyuncountableaeronauticsThe operation, or an instance, of aircraft, especially small fixed-wing bush planes or bush helicopters, in remote, undeveloped, or wilderness areas where conventional airstrips, navigation aids, or maintenance facilities are limited or nonexistent.

    See also: bush flight

Origin

From bush + flying.

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Chicago

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