EASA NAV(A)intermediate
When planning a cross-country flight, a pilot determines that the True Course (TC) between two waypoints is 274°. If the local magnetic variation is 4° West, what is the resulting Magnetic Course (MC)?
Answer
278°
Explanation
The chart-based answer is **274° true**. Course is the direction of the route, whereas distance and magnetic variation are separate planning values. **Key takeaway:** Read true course from the chart's true-north reference. **Glossary:** LOLW and EDNK: location indicators for Wels and Kirchdorf/Inn.
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