Match each aeronautical Q-code to its corresponding bearing definition:
Q-Codes:
1. QDM
2. QDR
3. QTE
4. QUJ
Definitions:
A. Magnetic bearing from aircraft to station
B. Magnetic bearing from station to aircraft
C. True bearing from station to aircraft
D. True bearing from aircraft to station
Answer
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
Explanation
The codes distinguish the bearing's north reference and whether it points from the station or toward it. QDR and QTE are station-to-aircraft bearings; QDM and QUJ point from aircraft to station. Reciprocal directions differ by 180°. **Key takeaway:** Check both the reference north and bearing origin. **Glossary:** **Reciprocal**: direction 180° opposite another direction.