instrument flying
1instrument flying — n. the flying of an aircraft by the use of instruments only: distinguished from CONTACT FLYING …
2instrument flying — noun navigation of an airplane solely by instruments (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑navigation, ↑pilotage, ↑piloting * * * noun : navigation solely according to information given by instruments within an airplane usually including radio or radar devices …
3instrument flying — Flying an aircraft, the course of which is kept by instruments, the pilot being free for the performance of other duties. 14 CFR §§ 600.1 et seq …
4instrument flying — noun Date: 1928 navigation of an airplane by instruments only …
5instrument flying — the control and navigation of an aircraft by reference to its gauges, with no or only limited visual reference outside the cockpit. [1925 30] * * * …
6instrument flying — in′strument fly ing n. aer. the control and navigation of an aircraft by reference to its instruments only • Etymology: 1925–30 …
7instrument flying — /ˈɪnstrəmənt flaɪɪŋ/ (say instruhmuhnt fluying) noun the navigation of an aircraft by instruments alone, with no visual cues …
8Instrument flight rules — (IFR) are a set of regulations and procedures for flying aircraft whereby navigation and obstacle clearance is maintained with reference to aircraft instruments only , while separation from other aircraft is provided by Air Traffic Control. In… …
9Instrument rating — refers to the qualifications that a pilot must have in order to fly under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). It requires additional training and instruction beyond what is required for a Private Pilot certificate or Commercial Pilot certificate,… …
10Instrument approach — Terminal procedures for an ILS approach in the United States. (The disclaimers shown in red in the illustration do not appear on the original approach plate.) For aircraft operating under instrument flight rules (IFR), an instrument approach or… …
