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A pilot is on the east coast of the United States. Where does the compass needle point in relation to true north?

  1. To the east of true north
  2. Exactly at true north
  3. To the west of true north
  4. To the south of true north
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Correct answer: To the west of true north

On the east coast the compass needle points west of true north. On the west coast it points east of true north.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Variation, page 393

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026