glide slope

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Noun glide slope has 1 sense

approach path, approach, glide path, glide slope - the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
--₁ is a kind of air lane, flight path, airway, skyway
--₁ is a part of traffic pattern, approach pattern, pattern

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Glide Slope

Definition:

A glide slope refers to a navigation system used in aviation to assist aircraft during the approach and landing phase. It provides vertical guidance to the pilot, ensuring a safe and precise descent path.

Senses:

Noun - In aviation, the predetermined angle of descent for an aircraft during approach.
Noun - The radio beam that transmits the glide slope information to the aircraft.
Verb - To follow or maintain a glide slope during an approach and landing.

Examples:

1. Noun - The pilot adjusted the aircraft's speed and angle to match the glide slope for a smooth landing.

2. Noun - The glide slope indicator on the instrument panel helped the pilot maintain a consistent descent rate.

3. Verb - The experienced pilot skillfully glided sloping down towards the runway.

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