Flare Path (Noun)
Meaning
An airstrip outline with lights to guide an airplane pilot in landing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pilots' visibility was enhanced by the clearly marked flare path on the airstrip and enabled them to safely land their aircraft in the dense fog.
- Pilots took great care to align the aircraft with the flare path on the airstrip to ensure smooth and damage-free touchdown.
- Air traffic control turned on the flare path on the runway to guide the small plane through the low-visibility conditions after sunset.
- A distinct flare path was especially important for the older plane as its instrumentation was outdated and the pilots relied on visual guidance to land safely.
- Airfield maintenance regularly checked the lights that formed the flare path on the airstrip to prevent any malfunctions that could cause accidents during landing.