Glide Slope (Noun)
Meaning
The final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- As the pilot started the descent, he checked the instruments to ensure the plane was on the glide slope.
- The air traffic controller guided the aircraft towards the runway, ensuring it maintained the correct glide slope.
- During bad weather, pilots rely heavily on the glide slope indicator to navigate the plane safely towards the runway.
- The aircraft's glide slope was disrupted by strong headwinds, forcing the pilot to adjust the approach.
- Following the glide slope precisely, the pilot brought the plane in for a smooth and controlled landing.