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The true heading is 060°. The variation is 9° E. What is the magnetic course?

  1. 069°
  2. 060°
  3. 051°
  4. 071°
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Correct answer: 051°

East variation is subtracted. 060° minus 9° gives 051°.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Magnetic Variation, page 394

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026