Meaning final approach
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final approach


Flight path in the direction of the landing along the extended runway center line from the base leg to the runway. 
Source: nwcg.gov

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final approach


The point in an aircraft's flight when the pilot has been directed to a flight path and trajectory in preparation for landing
Source: virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov (offline)

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final approach


Flight path in the direction of landing along the extended runway centerline.
Source: firstflight.com

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final approach


An aeroplane is on final approach when it has reached the last, straight-in segment of the landing pattern – that is, aligned with the extended centre-line of the runway, requiring no additional turns or manoeuvring.
Source: businessinsider.com (offline)

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final approach

Source: askthepilot.com

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final approach


The very last moments of flight before landing, when the plane is descending rapidly in a straight line with the runway.
Source: goin2travel.com (offline)

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final approach


That segment of an instrument approach between the final approach fix or point and the runway, airport or missed approach point, whichever is encountered last, wherein alignment and descent for landing are accomplished.
Source: paul.moggach.yorksoaring.com (offline)

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final approach


1. Last pass a pilot makes at the opposite sex before giving up. 2. Many a seasoned pilot's last landing. 3. Many a student pilot's first landing.
Source: gluckman.com





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