Practice question
What is the distinction between magnetic variation and magnetic deviation?
- Variation is the angle between True North and Magnetic North; deviation is the compass error caused by local magnetic fields within the aircraft.
- Deviation is the angle between True North and Magnetic North; variation is the compass error caused by local magnetic fields within the aircraft.
- Variation changes with the aircraft's heading; deviation is constant worldwide.
- 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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