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over the fence en · ADP
Meanings
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Entering, or having entered, the airfield in preparation for landing.
Look up the recommended speed for the landing pattern. You'll find tables for varying loads. Okay so far. Now, note that a speed is established for the approach phase and another slower one for over the fence.
1955, Flying Safety, volume 11, page 23:You can usually wait until you are "over the fence" before you chop the power.
1966, FAA Aviation News, volumes 5-7, page 11:
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see over, fence.