EASA NAV(A)intermediate
TC 255°, TAS 100 kt, wind 200°/10 kt. What is the approximate TH?
Answer
250°
Explanation
The wind is from 200°, producing a crosswind component that pushes the aircraft toward the right of the intended west-southwest track. The pilot steers left into the wind; the approximate correction is 5°, giving TH 250°. **Key takeaway:** Crosswind requires a heading correction into the wind. **Glossary:** **TC**: True course; **TH**: True heading; **TAS**: True airspeed.
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