Aircraft systems and instrumentsQuestion 569 of 934

A pilot wants to fly a true course of 180° in an area with a variation of 14° east. What is the magnetic course?

  1. 194°
  2. 180°
  3. 166°
  4. 154°
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Correct answer: 166°

For east variation, the pilot subtracts the variation from the true course.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 8: Flight Instruments — Compass Systems — Magnetic Compass Induced Errors, page 226

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026