Practice question

What is magnetic variation and how is it defined on aviation charts?

  1. The angle between True North and Magnetic North at a given location
  2. The difference between indicated airspeed and true airspeed
  3. The error caused by aircraft onboard electrical systems on the compass
  4. The seasonal drift of en-route satellite navigation tracks

Answer: A — The angle between True North and Magnetic North at a given location

The correct answer is shown above. Try the full quiz for additional practice.

Practice more: GCAA ATC Licence Practice Questions - GCAA Ghana Air Traffic Controller Licence Examination Exam →