EASA NAV(A)basic
Magnetic course (MC) is…
Answer
The angle between magnetic north and the course line
Explanation
MC is the course direction measured clockwise from **magnetic north**. The true-north reference defines true course, while a pole's geographic location is not the definition of course. **Key takeaway:** MC is a bearing referenced to magnetic north. **Glossary:** Course: intended horizontal direction of travel.
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