glideslope
glideslope · glideslopes
The portion of an instrument landing system which provides vertical guidance to an…The portion of an instrument landing system which provides vertical guidance to an aircraft during an approach to landing.
/ˈɡlaɪdˌsloʊp/
Meaning
3 sensesThe portion of an instrument landing system which provides vertical guidance to an aircraft during an approach to landing.
The portion of an instrument landing system which provides vertical guidance to an aircraft during an approach to landing.
(broadly)The vertical descent profile produced by the ILS glideslope transmitters.
Staying on the glideslope is vitally important for a safe, stabilized approach and landing.
The approach path of an aircraft as it comes in to land.
Origin
Compound of glide + slope.Compound of glide + slope.
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Forms
plural: glideslopes| Singular | glideslope |
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