cockpit – n. the area in a boat or airplane where the pilot or driver sits

autopilot – n. a device that steers a ship, aircraft or spacecraft in place of a person

destination – n. a place to which a person is going or something is being sent

carbon-fiber – n. a very strong, lightweight, man-made material made from acrylic

solar cell – n. a device that uses light or heat from the sun to produce electricity

aviation – n. the business or practice of flying airplanes and helicopters

alternative – adj. not usual or traditional

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