- practice instrument approach
- An instrument approach procedure conducted by either a VFR (visual flight rules) or an IFR (instrument flight rules) aircraft for the purpose of training pilots or demonstrating proficiency.
Aviation dictionary. 2014.
practice instrument approach
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