three-point landing (thr  point )n. An airplane landing in which the two main wheels and the nose wheel, tail wheel, or tailskid all touch the ground simultaneously. |
three-point landing
n
1. (Engineering / Aeronautics) an aircraft landing in which the two main wheels and the nose or tail wheel all touch the ground simultaneously
2. a successful conclusion
three-point landing - An aircraft landing in which the two wheels of the main landing gear and the tail or nose wheel touch the ground simultaneously.
See also related terms for wheels.
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| Noun | 1. | three-point landing - a landing in which all three wheels of the aircraft touch the ground at the same time aircraft landing, airplane landing - landing an aircraft |
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