EASA NAV(A)intermediate
An aircraft is flying a true course of 360° at a true airspeed of 120 knots. The wind is from 030° at 12 knots. What is the required wind correction angle (WCA)?
Answer
3° right
Explanation
The wind's cross-track component requires a small right correction, approximately 3°. **Key takeaway:** A wind from the right generally requires a heading correction to the right. **Glossary:** WCA: angle between course and heading due to wind.
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