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Why you need to fly TKE: if you have a Garmin GPS and find that tracking courses perfectly takes more than a passing thought, then you're working too hard.

Publication: IFR
Publication Date: 01-SEP-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Why you need to fly TKE: if you have a Garmin GPS and find that tracking courses perfectly takes more than a passing thought, then you're working too hard.(TRICKS O' THE TRADE)(track angle error )

Article Excerpt
In the realm of flying lore, there are few secrets. Useful techniques tend to spread quickly. This makes it all the more satisfying to discover a secret buried in our avionics that dramatically eases flight under certain circumstances.

The track angle error (TKE) field of Garmin 400/500 navigators is just such a diamond in the rough. While this technique is most valuable in the context of flying a partial-panel approach, it can be tremendously useful even when all systems are go. For example, flying an approach in an airplane without an electronic HSI that overlays track is a piece of cake if TKE use is mastered.

A Few Definitions

Track (TRK), bearing (BRG), and desired track (DTK) are often confused by pilots. Yet each is unique and specific, and understanding exactly what they mean is essential to mastering TKE. TRK is the path across the ground our aircraft is taking at this moment. If winds are completely calm, TRK will equal heading, since where we point is where we go. In the real world, TRK will typically be anywhere from two to 20 degrees different...

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