crossing tracks

crossing tracks

crossing trackscrossing tracksAn expression used in the application of aircraft separation, indicating tracks that converge or diverge at an angle of 45° to 135° inclusive.
crossover
i. A condition in which helicopter rotor blades track on the ground and in hover, but one blade flies higher than the other in flight.
ii. The action of an aircraft laterally passing over the top of another aircraft. It is a basic tactical maneuver when a formation is turning through approximately 90°.
iii. The action of an aircraft laterally passing over a target sleeve or banner.