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No gyro approach

Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000659

A radar approach/vector provided in case of a malfunctioning gyro-compass or directional gyro. Instead of providing the pilot with headings to be flown, the controller observes the radar track and issues control instructions “turn right/left” or “stop turn” as appropriate.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-AVN-000659
FieldAviation and air traffic control
SynonymsNo gyro vector
ReferencesAIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "definition": "A radar approach/vector provided in case of a malfunctioning gyro-compass or directional gyro. Instead of providing the pilot with headings to be flown, the controller observes the radar track and issues control instructions “turn right/left” or “stop turn” as appropriate.",
  "synonyms": [
    "No gyro vector"
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    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/no-gyro-approach/"
}

Record 659 of 1,122 in Aviation and air traffic control terminology (MLC-0104). Request the full dataset.