Practice question

What is the distinction between magnetic variation and magnetic deviation?

  1. Variation is the angle between True North and Magnetic North; deviation is the compass error caused by local magnetic fields within the aircraft.
  2. Deviation is the angle between True North and Magnetic North; variation is the compass error caused by local magnetic fields within the aircraft.
  3. Variation changes with the aircraft's heading; deviation is constant worldwide.
  4. Deviation is corrected by aligning the gyro; variation is corrected by adjusting the altimeter setting.

Answer: A — Variation is the angle between True North and Magnetic North; deviation is the compass error caused by local magnetic fields within the aircraft.

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