Ground-controlled Approach (Noun)
Meaning
Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- In heavy fog conditions, a ground-controlled approach system helped the pilot navigate safely onto the runway.
- Ground-controlled approach operations enabled planes to land despite poor visibility during severe storms.
- Using a ground-controlled approach system with precision radar guidance allowed for the successful landing of several flights.
- In thick cloud cover and reduced visibility, ground-controlled approach operators worked to ensure smooth touchdowns for all arriving aircraft.
- When landing conditions worsened, pilots began preparing for ground-controlled approach guidance, keeping calm under stressful weather situations.