Subchapter 10.6 – Procedure Word Review and Summary

Heading and Turn Terminology Demonstrated

Turn instructions:

"After departure turn right heading zero-nine-zero" → you interpret as: "After I become airborne, fly heading 090 to the right"
"Turn left heading one-nine-zero" → "Alter your heading to 190 degrees, turning left"
"Turn right heading one-two-zero" → "Alter your heading to 120 degrees, turning right"

Readback of turn instructions:

You readback "Right heading zero-nine-zero" (not "turn right heading..."). The action is implicit.

Vectors vs. Headings:

Radar vectors: "Turn right heading two-seven-zero" ATC tells you the exact heading; you turn to it and maintain it)
Published routes: "Climb via SID" (you follow the published procedure; heading may vary)