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glide path

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glide path
n.
The path of descent of an aircraft, delineated by a radio beam that directs the pilot in landing the craft.
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Noun1.glide pathglide path - the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
approach path, glide slope, approach
air lane, skyway, airway, flight path - a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
approach pattern, traffic pattern, pattern - the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport; "the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded"; "they stayed in the pattern until the fog lifted"
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Such an undulating glide path would have been the most energy-efficient way to move from tree to tree, says Chatterjee.
Ancient glider: dinosaur took to the air in biplane style by Perkins, S. / Science News
We know Abraham Lincoln was raised in a log cabin and went on to become president, but we also know that most folks raised in log cabins do not become president and, in fact, it is much more likely that being raised in the compound at Hyannis or Kennebunkport offers a smoother glide path to the White House.
Guess who's left behind? by Houston, Paul D. / School Administrator
He established a three to five degree nose-up attitude and reduced power to commence a decelerating descent to maintain visual glide path.
Falling short by Naval Aviation News
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