EASA NAV(A)advanced
For TC 040°, TAS 180 kt, and wind 350°/30 kt, which verbal WCA is correct?
Answer
7° left
Explanation
The wind triangle requires a heading approximately **7° left** of the desired true course to counter the crosswind. This corresponds to the signed answer of −7° in the related question. **Key takeaway:** State the correction direction as well as its magnitude. **Glossary:** Heading: direction the aircraft's nose points.
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