autoland

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instance of autolanding.
  2. A system which automatically lands a plane under autopilot
  3. An emergency landing system which automatically lands a plane under autopilot, while issuing automated radio notices of its operating mode.
verb
  1. To perform an autolanding.

Word forms

autoland autolands autolanding autolanded

Etymology

From auto- + land.

Synonyms

autolander
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