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Old August 23rd, 2006, 00:10   #11
Merlin
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Default Re: Runway heading/track

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Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius View Post
What about in a situation like KTUS where rwy. 11L/R is technically magnetic 120. Do you fly 110 or 120 if told to fly runway heading!
When you're lined up on the runway for takeoff, set your heading bug (or imaginary heading bug ) to center, right before you advance the throttle. After you lift off, keep that heading bug centered and don't look behind you to see where you've been. You are flying the runway heading.

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