glideslope

noun3

1. •
   The vertical descent profile produced by the ILS glideslope transmitters.

   • Staying on the glideslope is vitally important for a safe, stabilized approach and landing.
2. •
   The approach path of an aircraft as it comes in to land.
3. •
   The portion of an instrument landing system which provides vertical guidance to an aircraft during an approach to landing.