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الانحراف المغناطيسي

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a specific location. Used to calculate magnetic headings and courses for navigation and ATC procedures.

Quick answer: The angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a specific location. Used to calculate magnetic headings and courses for navigation and ATC procedures.

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Quick answer

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a specific location. Used to calculate magnetic headings and courses for navigation and ATC procedures.

Why it matters

الانحراف المغناطيسي matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is الانحراف المغناطيسي?

In this glossary, الانحراف المغناطيسي refers to: The angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a specific location. Used to calculate magnetic headings and courses for navigation and ATC procedures.

How is الانحراف المغناطيسي used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "اضبط الاتجاه مع مراعاة الانحراف المغناطيسي الحالي للملاحة الدقيقة."

Why does الانحراف المغناطيسي matter in aviation?

الانحراف المغناطيسي matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses الانحراف المغناطيسي?

الانحراف المغناطيسي is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does الانحراف المغناطيسي belong to?

In this glossary, الانحراف المغناطيسي is grouped under Navigation. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a specific location. Used to calculate magnetic headings and courses for navigation and ATC procedures.

Operational example

Set heading taking into account the current magnetic variation for accurate navigation.

Localized term

الانحراف المغناطيسي

Localized example

اضبط الاتجاه مع مراعاة الانحراف المغناطيسي الحالي للملاحة الدقيقة.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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