EASA NAV(A)basic
The angle between true course and true heading is called…
Answer
WCA
Explanation
The **wind correction angle (WCA)** is the angular correction between the desired true course and the true heading needed to maintain it in wind. Variation and deviation concern north references, not wind correction. **Key takeaway:** TC versus TH is WCA. **Glossary:** True heading: aircraft nose direction referenced to true north.
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