Airplane
blaze a trail = to do something that has never been done before
my attempt stalled = I failed
jet off on flights = set off on jet planes
supersonic = faster than the speed of sound
jet = a fast airplane that has one or more jet engines (=a type of reaction engine, discharging a fast-moving jet of heated gas (usually air) that generates thrust by jet propulsion)
spacecraft = a vehicle that is designed to fly and operate in outer space
glider = a light aircraft that is designed to fly without using an engine
powered flight = flight with engines
propel = drive or push something forwards
spruce wood = see here (https://t.me/espedition/654)