Isn’t Heading Required?
On page 14 of the February issue (“Glass Panel Scans“), you state that “a case can be made” for flying track instead of a heading assigned by ATC. This I have to hear.
Readback: May 2010
On page 14 of the February issue (Glass Panel Scans), you state that a case can be made for flying track instead of a heading assigned by ATC. This I have to hear. When a controller assigns me a heading, that is what he wants me to do, and doing something else would seem to constitute failure to follow an ATC instruction. Your thoughts?
Key Takeaways:
- The article suggests that pilots may fly a precise "track" instead of a literal ATC-assigned "heading," as ATC's ultimate goal is often course, and this approach is usually well-received by controllers.
- It clarifies that the 45-minute IFR fuel reserve (FAR 91.167) is mandated specifically when flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), not merely for being on an IFR flight plan.
- Readers express a desire for a balanced approach to content, advocating for articles relevant to both modern "glass cockpits" and traditional "steam gauge" aircraft, which the magazine promises to deliver.
- Practical advice is provided for managing GPS flight plans during en-route changes or diversions, along with clarifications on interpreting approach plate details for inoperative systems like MALSR.
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