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The direction of flight over the ground with respect to magnetic north, obtained by correcting true course for magnetic variation.
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The direction of flight over the ground with respect to magnetic north, obtained by correcting true course for magnetic variation.
Magnetic Course 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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In this glossary, Magnetic Course refers to: The direction of flight over the ground with respect to magnetic north, obtained by correcting true course for magnetic variation.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Confirm magnetic course for current leg as required by ATC for heading assignments."
Magnetic Course 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.
Magnetic Course is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Magnetic Course is grouped under Navigation. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The direction of flight over the ground with respect to magnetic north, obtained by correcting true course for magnetic variation.
Confirm magnetic course for current leg as required by ATC for heading assignments.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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