heading hold mode — In a flight control system, a control mode that automatically maintains an aircraft heading that existed at the instant of completion of a maneuver. Also called a heading lock … Aviation dictionary
heading hold mode — In a flight control system, a control mode that automatically maintains an aircraft heading that exists at the instant of completion of a maneuver … Military dictionary
Aircraft vectoring — is the act of sorting out and sequencing departing and arriving aircraft by air traffic control at a major airport while maintaining separation at the same time. Vectoring consists of transmitting heading and altitude instructions to pilots in… … Wikipedia
Aircraft compass turns — In aviation, aircraft compass turns are turns made in an aircraft using only a magnetic compass for guidance.DescriptionA magnetic compass aboard an aircraft displays the current magnetic heading of the aircraft, i.e., the aircraft s direction of … Wikipedia
Heading indicator — A heading indicator in a small aircraft. The heading indicator (also called an HI) is a flight instrument used in an aircraft to inform the pilot of the aircraft s heading. It is sometimes referred to by its older names, the directional gyro or… … Wikipedia
Aircraft flight mechanics — In aeronautics, aircraft flight mechanics is the study of the forces that act on an aircraft in flight, and the way the aircraft responds to those forces. [Clancy, L.J. Aerodynamics . Section 14.1] Aircraft flight mechanics are relevant to… … Wikipedia
Aircraft dope — 2699 a World War I Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 finished in a clear (non coloured) dope Aircraft dope is a plasticised lacquer that is applied to fabric covered aircraft. It tautens and stiffens fabric stretched over airframes and renders them… … Wikipedia
heading indicator — An instrument designed to indicate the heading of the aircraft. It enables the pilot to steer the required heading with the least effort. Also known as a directional gyro … Aviation dictionary
heading select feature — A flight control system feature that permits selection or preselection of desired automatically controlled heading or headings of an aircraft … Military dictionary
heading select feature — A flight control system feature that permits selection or preselection of the desired automatically controlled heading(s) of an aircraft … Aviation dictionary
