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Heading bug

A marker on the heading indicator that can be rotated to a specific heading for reference purposes, or to command an autopilot to fly that heading.

Dictionary Term

Heading bug

Definition

  • A marker on the heading indicator that can be rotated to a specific heading for reference purposes, or to command an autopilot to fly that heading.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021