The landing flare is a maneuver or stage during the landing of an aircraft. The flare follows the final approach phase and precedes the touchdown and roll-out phases of landing. In the flare the nose of the plane is raised, slowing the descent rate, and the proper attitude is set for touchdown. In the case of conventional landing gear-equipped air...
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A pyrotechnic flare attached to the underside of an aeroplane which, when lighted by the pilot, provides a bright illumination of the ground beneath, thus facilitating landing at night.
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