Which statement correctly describes the process of direction conversion in navigation?

### Why this is right - Variation converts between true and magnetic references. - Deviation converts between magnetic and compass references. - The mnemonic gives the same sequence: true, apply variation, reach magnetic, apply deviation, reach compass. ### The concept Direction conversion follows the order of the reference systems. The aircraft's compass indication is reached from a true direction by passing through magnetic direction. East and west signs must be applied according to the stated convention at each step; do not swap the corrections simply because both are angular errors. ### The other options - **Apply deviation before variation when converting true direction to compass direction.** This reverses the reference sequence. Deviation acts between magnetic and compass north, so magnetic direction must be reached first. ### Terms - **Variation**: The angular difference between true north and magnetic north. - **Deviation**: The angular difference between magnetic north and compass north. - **Compass direction**: The direction indicated relative to the aircraft compass. ### Remember Convert true to magnetic first, then magnetic to compass.