The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word AERONAUTIC
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The straight part
We know that "of flying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of flying = aeronautic.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AERONAUTIC mean?
AERONAUTIC adjective- Having to do with aerial navigation