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A heading is a compass direction, given in degrees (0-359°). It refers to the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing, which may be different from the direction the aircraft is traveling (called a track). Use this tag for questions relating to the usage of the term heading, but should not be used for general navigation or ATC related questions.
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What does the number in degrees indicate on an approach chart?
Your heading used to track that final approach course will vary depending on the winds aloft. …
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Is the Garmin G1000's heading indicator based on a Magnetic compass?
It is slaved to a 3 axis magnetometer which gives it heading cues. … When installed and calibrated correctly, the magnetometer should indicate a heading either on or very, very close to what is indicated on a free moving magnetic compass. …