EASA NAV(A)basic
The angle between magnetic course and true course is called:
Answer
Variation
Explanation
Variation is the angular difference between true north and magnetic north and therefore converts true directions to magnetic directions. Deviation is associated with the aircraft compass. **Key takeaway:** Variation is a geographic magnetic correction. **Glossary:** **Magnetic course**: Course referenced to magnetic north; **variation**: Angle between true and magnetic north.
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