Flarecraft is a specific type of aircraft that utilizes vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology. However, there are other similar terms that can be used to describe this kind of aircraft, such as hovercraft, air-cushion vehicle, or ground effect vehicle. Each of these terms refers to a craft that can lift off the ground, or water, and propel itself through the air using a combination of engines, fan blades, and other specialized instruments. While flarecraft may be more specific to certain types of aircraft, these synonyms help to broaden the scope of what is possible for engineers and designers in the aviation industry.