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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000659 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Synonyms | No gyro vector |
| References | AIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "No gyro approach",
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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/"
}
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