EASA NAV(A)basic
25. The angle between true course and true heading is called…
Answer
WCA
Explanation
The difference between the desired true track and the wind-corrected aircraft heading is the **wind correction angle**. **Key takeaway:** WCA corrects heading for wind drift. **Glossary:** True heading: aircraft nose direction relative to true north.
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