three-point landing

noun

An airplane landing in which the two main landing gears and the front landing gear or rear landing gear or skid all touch the ground simultaneously.

Meanings

nounthree-point landing landing (plural three-point landings)

plural three-point landings

  1. An airplane landing in which the two main landing gears and the front landing gear or rear landing gear or skid all touch the ground simultaneously.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of superhero landing.

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