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101heading-machine — …
102Double-heading — When double heading a train, two locomotives are used at the same end; historically with separate crews …
103Aircraft heading — An aircraft s heading is referenced by using either the magnetic compass or heading indicator, two instruments that most aircraft have as standard.Simply defined, the heading is the direction that the aircraft s nose is pointing. Using standard… …
104Attitude and Heading Reference Systems — or better known as Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) are 3 axis sensors that provide heading, attitude and yaw information for aircraft. AHRS are designed to replace traditional mechanical gyroscopic flight instruments and provide superior …
105initial heading — i. The aircraft heading at the start of a gyro rating period when using astro gyro control. See final heading. ii. In air interception, it is the heading given to the air defense aircraft at the moment of scramble or immediately after takeoff… …
106Single Heading Flight — (dtsch. Fliegen mit konstantem Luvwinkel) bedeutet ein konstantes Vorhalten gegen Seitenwind. Es ist eine Methode der meteorologischen Navigation, die für einen Langstreckenflug mit einer einzigen Faustformel den Einfluss von möglichem Gegenwind… …
107runway heading — The magnetic direction that corresponds with the runway centerline extended, not the painted runway number. When cleared to “fly or maintain runway heading,” pilots are expected to fly or maintain the heading that corresponds with the extended… …
108be heading for something — be heading/headed/for something phrase if you are heading or headed for something, it is likely to happen to you soon It appears that the rebels are heading for victory. I think Sam’s headed for a nervous breakdown. Thesaurus: to be certain or… …
109attack heading — 1. The interceptor heading during the attack phase that will achieve the desired track crossing angle. 2. The assigned magnetic compass heading to be flown by aircraft during the delivery phase of an air strike …
110fly heading — The term informs the pilot of the heading he or she should fly. The pilot may have to turn to, or continue on, a specified compass direction in order to comply with the instructions. The pilot is expected to turn in the shorter direction to the… …
