Cryptic crossword clue
Kirk: gent flying on a great journey 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TREKKING

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The straight part
We know that "on a great journey" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on a great journey = trekking.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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Crossword Answer definitions

TREKKING verb
  1. To make a slow or arduous journey.
  2. To journey on foot, especially to hike through mountainous areas.
  3. To travel by ox wagon.
TREKKING noun
  1. Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport, usually for a longer period of time than for hiking.

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