EASA NAV(A)basic
The angle between magnetic course and true course is called…
Answer
Variation
Explanation
**Variation** describes the angular difference between true north and magnetic north, so true and magnetic course differ by variation. Deviation is associated with compass error caused by aircraft magnetism. **Key takeaway:** True-to-magnetic conversion uses variation. **Glossary:** Magnetic course: course measured clockwise from magnetic north.
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