Radar Vectors
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Radar Vectors
You are flying an autopilot equipped aircraft and you are told to turn onto a radar heading of 270 degrees by ATC? You select 270 on the AP heading selector. Will the aircraft now fly on a track (ie across the ground) at 270degrees or do you have to calculate the wind and put in a different heading , say 275 degrees to make your "radar heading" 270.
I am a bitconfused as to how airliners take into account the wind calcs when they turn onto headings. Does the Auotopilot compute the difference or does the pilot have to?
If someone could explain that would be great
I am a bitconfused as to how airliners take into account the wind calcs when they turn onto headings. Does the Auotopilot compute the difference or does the pilot have to?
If someone could explain that would be great
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When a radar controller gives you a heading to fly he expects you not to take account of wind, nor to fly a track. He will have already calculated the wind effect in issuing the heading. Simply have the aeroplane fly the compass heading and all should be well.
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Originally Posted by A320rider
just turn the little knob on 270...and push heading ON.
is that hard?
is that hard?
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Actually, A320Rider has accurately described the actions for flying a heading on autopilot in the Airbus. As you appear not to be aware of this process, WingDown, can you elucidate us with your qualifications for answering this thread?
A320Rider may not be everyone's cup of tea (including mine), but that doesn't mean he's always wrong!
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A320Rider may not be everyone's cup of tea (including mine), but that doesn't mean he's always wrong!
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