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aerobatics

noun [plural]
 
 
/ˌeə.rəˈbæt.ɪks/ US  /ˌer.oʊˈbæt̬-/

Definition

skilful changes of position of an aircraft, such as flying upside down or in a circle: The crowd was entertained with a display of aerobatics.AviationTravelling by aircraftMovement through the airSpectacles and performances aerobatic
 
 
/ˌeə.rəˈbæt.ɪk/ US  /ˌer.oʊˈbæt̬-/ adjective
an aerobatic displayAviationTravelling by aircraftMovement through the airSpectacles and performances
(Definition of aerobatics noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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