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Old 26th July 2010 | 10:48
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SPar.ca
 
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Compass hdg / Deviation question:

Hi folks,

Hope anyone can shed light on this (I'd have thought easy question):

You are flying a constant compass heading of 252°. Variation is 22°E, deviation is 3°W and your INS is showing a drift of 9° right. True track is ?

280° is the correct answer given. I was always taught that Variation West is best (i.e. added) and Variation East is least (substracted)... anyone able to point out my newbie mistake in thinking here? Please?

Thanks i.a.!
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