instrument flying


noun
  1. the control and navigation of an aircraft by reference to its gauges, with no or only limited visual reference outside the cockpit.

Origin of instrument flying

1
First recorded in 1925–30

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British Dictionary definitions for instrument flying

instrument flying

noun
  1. the navigation of an aircraft by the use of instruments only

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