Plain English Meaning

To make a small correction to fine-tune what the airplane is doing — a nudge, not a big change.

Full Definition

In instrument flying, to make a small, deliberate change to a control input, power setting, or instrument reference in order to correct a deviation from the desired flight condition. Adjustments are typically applied in measured increments after an initial change has been made and observed.

Context Anchor

Seen when using flight instruments or an electronic flight display to hold or correct an airplane attitude, heading, altitude, or speed.