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Old 22nd May 2002, 20:28
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In the US, we were always taught (and teach) that if ATC request 'fly runway heading' that we fly heading and not correct for drift to maintain centreline. If a SID says likewise then we do likewise. Say we enter IMC as we lift off, even if we know the approximate wind, then we are still guessing the drift to maintain centreline if that is what is required.
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