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.

instrument flying

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of instrument flying¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

At Gunter we started formation flying, night flying and instrument flying.

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