wingman

     

A wingman (or wingmate) is a pilot who supports another in a potentially angerous flying environment. Wingman was originally a term referring to the plane flying beside and slightly behind the lead plane in an aircraft formation.

Trivia about wingman

  • A pilot who flies in position behind & to the side of the formation leader
  • In a Coors light ad, the guy with this "avian" nickname tries to help his amorous buddy "live the dream"

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