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ground-con·trolled approach

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  1. ground-controlled approach, GCAnoun

    aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar

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  1. ground-controlled approach

    A ground-controlled approach (GCA) is an air traffic control method where ground radar provides guidance to pilots to help them land safely in adverse weather, low visibility, or other such unfavorable conditions. The air traffic controller uses radar equipment to track the aircraft's altitude, speed, and trajectory, and guide it toward the runway by providing the pilot with instructions regarding the rate of descent, direction, and when to perform the landing.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ground-controlled approach in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ground-controlled approach in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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