Fly heading (degrees)
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000425
Informs the pilot of the heading he/she should fly. The pilot may have to turn to, or continue on, a specific compass direction in order to comply with the instructions. The pilot is expected to turn in the shorter direction to the heading unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000425 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | DEGREES |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000425",
"term": "Fly heading (degrees)",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "Informs the pilot of the heading he/she should fly. The pilot may have to turn to, or continue on, a specific compass direction in order to comply with the instructions. The pilot is expected to turn in the shorter direction to the heading unless otherwise instructed by ATC.",
"abbreviation": "DEGREES",
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/fly-heading-degrees/"
}
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