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instrument landing

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noun

an aircraft landing accomplished by use of gauges on the instrument panel and ground-based radio equipment, with limited reference to outside visual signals.

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Nearby words

instructive, instructor, instructress, instrument, instrument flying, instrument landing, instrument panel, instrument station, instrumental, instrumental conditioning, instrumental learning

Origin of instrument landing

First recorded in 1935–40
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British Dictionary definitions for instrument landing

instrument landing

noun

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