EASA NAV(A)basic
The angle between compass north and magnetic north is called:
Answer
Deviation
Explanation
Deviation is the compass-specific error caused by magnetic influences in the aircraft. Variation describes the difference between true and magnetic north. **Key takeaway:** Compass-to-magnetic correction is deviation. **Glossary:** **Compass north**: Direction indicated by the aircraft compass; **magnetic north**: Direction toward Earth's magnetic pole.
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