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Where does a pilot find the deviation correction for the compass?

  1. On the isogonic line nearest the route
  2. In the Chart Supplement U.S.
  3. On the compass rose around a VOR
  4. On the compass correction card
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Correct answer: On the compass correction card

A deviation card near the compass shows the correction for each heading, usually at 30° intervals.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Deviation, page 395

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026