Plain English Meaning

Pushing on with a flight by flying lower and lower to stay below the clouds when the weather is getting worse, instead of turning back, climbing, or landing.

Full Definition

The hazardous practice of continuing flight under visual flight rules in deteriorating weather by descending and flying at low altitude beneath a lowering cloud base, often in reduced visibility, in an attempt to stay clear of clouds and remain in sight of the ground.

Context Anchor

Seen in aeronautical decision-making discussions, especially when a pilot is tempted to continue a flight under low clouds or in poor visibility.