"non-precision approach" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: non-precision approaches [plural]
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  1. (aviation) An instrument approach using a guidance system that provides only horizontal, and not vertical, guidance (such as VOR, NDB, or localizer navigation), requiring the pilot to manually maintain terrain clearance by flying at a predefined safe altitude for each segment of the approach by reference to their altimeter. Wikipedia link: non-precision approach Categories (topical): Aviation Synonyms: nonprecision approach

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