Definition

Noun: - The act or process of bringing an aircraft safely down to the ground or another surface, concluding a flight. This term specifically refers to the maneuver and event where an aircraft transitions from flight to being on the ground or water.

Usage

• The term "aircraft landing" is a compound noun used to describe the specific phase of flight. It is often used in technical, operational, and general contexts related to aviation.
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Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to make an aircraft landing": To perform the act of landing an aircraft.
  • The trainee pilot will attempt to make her first solo aircraft landing today.

Variants and Related Words

• Landing (n): The more general term for the act of coming to land or the event itself. "Aircraft landing" is a specific type of landing.
  • The landing was perfect.
• Touchdown (n): Often used synonymously with the moment the aircraft's wheels make contact with the ground during a landing.
  • The touchdown was a little hard.
• Approach (n): The flight path and procedures leading directly to the landing.
• Final approach (n): The last, straight segment of the approach before landing.

Synonyms

• Touchdown
• Alighting (less common, more formal)

Related Phrases

• Emergency landing: A landing made under circumstances where there is a serious problem with the aircraft or a threat to safety.
  • The plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
• Crash landing: An emergency landing that results in damage to the aircraft.
• Instrument landing: A landing guided by cockpit instruments and ground-based systems, often used in poor visibility.
• Belly landing: A landing where the aircraft lands without its landing gear extended.

Noun

1. landing an aircraft