Landing of an aircraft that is automatic in some way; specifically landing in which a pilot is guided by instruments rather than by visual observation; an instance of such a landing.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Aircraft.
Definition of automatic landing in US English:
automatic landing
noun
Aeronautics
Landing of an aircraft that is automatic in some way; specifically landing in which a pilot is guided by instruments rather than by visual observation; an instance of such a landing.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Aircraft.