Autoland
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An instance of autolanding. countable, uncountable
"Autolands are useful in bad weather conditions."
- 2 A system which automatically lands a plane under autopilot countable, uncountable
- 3 A system which automatically lands a plane under autopilot; An emergency landing system which automatically lands a plane under autopilot, while issuing automated radio notices of its operating mode. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 To perform an autolanding.
Example
More examples"Autolands are useful in bad weather conditions."
Etymology
From auto- + land.
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