EASA NAV(A)intermediate
An aircraft is flying on a magnetic heading of 050°. The Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) indicates a relative bearing of 210° to an NDB. In calm wind conditions, which QDM should the pilot steer to proceed directly to the beacon?
Answer
260°
Explanation
The figure's bearing indication identifies 260° as the magnetic bearing to the beacon. With calm wind, the aircraft can follow that direction directly. **Key takeaway:** A QDM points from aircraft to station. **Glossary:** QDM: magnetic bearing to a station.
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