EASA NAV(A)advanced
For TC 040°, TAS 180 kt, and wind 350°/30 kt, what WCA is indicated by the supplied answer key?
Answer
−7°
Explanation
The wind produces a crosswind component requiring a correction to the left to maintain the 040° track. The keyed signed WCA is **−7°**. **Key takeaway:** Apply WCA toward the wind when correcting for drift, using the question's sign convention. **Glossary:** Drift: lateral displacement caused by crosswind.
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