Plotting Principles & Basics

Question 1

To which term does this definition point:

The direction in which the aircraft is pointing. This is not necessarily the direction in which it is tracking over the ground

It may be measured from -

Answer 1

Heading.

True North, Magnetic North and Compass North.

Question 2

To which term does this definition point:

The same value as drift but it is applied in the opposite sense

Answer 2

Wind Correction Angle

Question 3

To which term does this definition point:

The direction of the aircraft’s path over the ground. It may be measured from True or Magnetic North

Answer 3

Track

Question 4

To which term does this definition point:

May sometimes be used in formal examinations to mean ‘desired track’

Answer 4

Course