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On our ABC quiz show Think Tank tonight, the host said that a losing contestant had 'bought the farm'. Can you think of another aviation related saying that has found its way into general use? For example 'I’m in a spin'.

 

 

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You are flying low - your fly is undone

 

Straighten up and fly right - behave properly

 

 

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ahead of the curve

 

flak

 

gremlin

 

lighter than air

 

push the envelope

 

seat of the pants

 

wingman

 

 

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To parachute in, as in The Board had to parachute in a management guru to fix the problems with administration.

 

 

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Crack up !......( female flying plane upside down )

 

 

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Crack up !......( female flying plane upside down )

... so evidently "c0ck-up" must be aviation-related too.

 

 

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Don't call me Shirley.

Bahaha! That came out of left center, well played Sir!

 

 

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