EASA NAV(A)basic
The angle between true course and true heading is called:
Answer
WCA
Explanation
The wind correction angle is the angular difference between the desired track/course and the heading required to counter wind drift. Variation and deviation concern north references, not wind. **Key takeaway:** WCA corrects for wind; variation and deviation correct direction references. **Glossary:** **WCA**: Wind correction angle; **heading**: Direction the aircraft points.
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