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Where on the course line should a pilot measure the true course on a chart?

  1. At the meridian through the airport of departure
  2. At the meridian through the destination
  3. At the meridian that is farthest east
  4. At a meridian near the midpoint of the course
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Correct answer: At a meridian near the midpoint of the course

Meridians converge toward the poles, so the measurement belongs near the midpoint of the course.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Measurement of Direction, page 392

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026