EASA NAV(A)basic
True Course (TC) is:
Answer
The angle between true north and the course line
Explanation
A true course is the planned route direction measured clockwise from true north. It is not a heading referenced to magnetic north, nor the direction to either pole. **Key takeaway:** TC describes the route line referenced to true north. **Glossary:** **Course**: Intended direction of travel over the ground; **true north**: Geographic north.
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