autoland en · NOUN
Etymology
From auto- + land.
Meanings
-
(countable, uncountable) An instance of autolanding.
Autolands are useful in bad weather conditions.
- (countable, uncountable) A system which automatically lands a plane under autopilot
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| autolands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
MLS · airframe parachute · glidepath · ejection seat · VOR · GPWS · MLS · ILS · VORTAC · stickshaker · autopilot · autopilot · centreline · TCAS · VORTAC · VOR · DME · DME · ILS · centreline · glidepath