noun
- A descending flight path that an aircraft follows during landing, typically at a constant angle of descent toward the runway.
Usage: aviation; plural form of glideslope; often used in instrument landing systems (ILS)
Examples
- The pilot maintained the glideslopes indicated by the instrument landing system.
- Modern airports use electronic glideslopes to guide aircraft safely to the runway in poor visibility.
- The aircraft descended along the glideslopes at a three-degree angle.
- Air traffic control confirmed that the plane was on the correct glideslopes for landing.
- Glideslopes are essential for precision approaches in low-visibility conditions.