maintain runway heading and maintain runway track are two different things,track is adjust for wind, heading is not
Yes, I know. That is why I made the distinction. Geez.
This is pretty straight forward stuff people.
My regular study of world wide aircraft crashes shows that "straight forward stuff" kills people EVERY MONTH!
So, IF when used in Australia, "maintain runway heading" or "maintain runway track" MEAN the same thing (not yet established by the way). Then WHY do some tower units use either phrase, they are VERY different and in our world of standard calls I would think the INTENTION is different. (whoops, my OPINION). I do not have an up to date MATS/MOS so I really need ATCO input. Tower rated guys or girls preferably.