Cryptic crossword clue
Crack ace orbits after a display of stunt flying 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word AEROBATICS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "stunt flying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stunt flying = aerobatics.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AEROBATICS mean?

AEROBATICS noun
  1. Spectacular stunts, performed in an airplane or glider. Examples include various types of rolls and loops.

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