Single-heading navigation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010758",
  "term": "Single-heading navigation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An aircraft navigation technique where a pilot flies a constant magnetic heading for a segment of a flight, allowing the wind to drift the aircraft. This method contrasts with tracking a specific ground course, which requires continuous heading adjustments to counteract changes in the wind. Single-heading navigation is simpler to fly but requires careful pre-flight planning using wind forecasts to predict the resulting track and destination.",
  "see_also": [
    "single drift correction"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/single-heading-navigation/"
}