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737 course gauge

PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:43 pm
by rog54
Hello!
Can anyone tell me what the course setting is used for on the 737.  I seem to be able to fly fine using only the heading control?  

Thanks

Roger

Re: 737 course gauge

PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:50 pm
by Nexus
COURSE: will TRACK the VOR/LOC course, and making corrections to stay on that course.

HEADING: Aircraft will just maintain selected heading, it wont ground track the heading, hence expect winds to blow you offset from desired course.

Re: 737 course gauge

PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 11:46 pm
by rog54
Thanks Nexus!

Roger