What is the method for correcting heading during a track?

To correct heading during a track, the effective method involves slightly dipping one shoulder in the direction of the turn. This technique helps to generate a controlled rotation and can alter the body’s orientation to adjust the flight path. When you dip the shoulder in the direction of the turn, the airflow over your body creates a moment that helps steer you in that desired direction, allowing for a smoother and more controlled track.

The importance of this technique is underscored in canopy flight and freefall tracking, where maintaining a straight and intended heading is crucial for safety and proper navigation. By leaning into the turn, you effectively redirect your trajectory without compromising stability.

Other methods listed, like adjusting your legs for aerodynamics or changing your body orientation, may influence your speed or overall body position but don't specifically address heading correction in a turn like the shoulder dip does. Thus, the method of dipping the shoulder in the desired direction directly influences your heading correction during a track.