instrument landing

n. An aircraft landing made by means of instruments and ground-based radio equipment only.

n (Aeronautics) an aircraft landing relying only upon instruments and ground radio devices, usually made when visibility is very poor

in′strument land`ing

n. a landing accomplished by use of an aircraft's gauges and ground-based electronics. [1935–40]

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Noun

instrument landing - an aircraft landing made entirely by means of instrumentsaircraft landing, airplane landing - landing an aircraft

[′in·strə·mənt ‚lan·diŋ] (navigation) A landing made through the use of a system of electronic beacons and radar.

Related to instrument landing: Glideslope

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