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instrument landing

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

n
(Aeronautics) an aircraft landing relying only upon instruments and ground radio devices, usually made when visibility is very poor
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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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Noun1.instrument landing - an aircraft landing made entirely by means of instruments
aircraft landing, airplane landing - landing an aircraft
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