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three-point landing

/ˈθriː pɔɪnt ˈlændɪŋ/

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/ˈθriː pɔɪnt ˈlændɪŋ/C1informaltechnical
  • ruИдеальная или безупречная посадка, первоначально относящаяся к плавному приземлению самолёта одновременно на основные колёса и хвостовое (или переднее) колесо; используется в переносном смысле для описания любого успешного или изящного завершения или прибытия.

A perfect or flawless landing, originally referring to an aircraft landing smoothly on its main wheels and tail wheel (or nose wheel) simultaneously; used figuratively to describe any successful or graceful conclusion or arrival.

  1. Aircraft landing techniqueC1formal

    A smooth landing of an aircraft where the two main wheels and the tailwheel or nosewheel touch the ground simultaneously.

    ruТрёхточечное приземление

    • The pilot executed a perfect three-point landing despite the crosswind.
    • A three-point landing is a sign of a skilled aviator.
    • The flight instructor demonstrated a three-point landing on the grass strip.