EASA NAV(A)basic
27. Magnetic course (MC) is…
Answer
The angle between magnetic north and the course line
Explanation
A magnetic course is a route direction measured clockwise from magnetic north. **Key takeaway:** MC uses magnetic north as its reference. **Glossary:** Course: direction of the intended ground track.
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