Practice question

What is the Wind Correction Angle (WCA) in aircraft navigation?

  1. The angle between the aircraft's heading and its desired track, applied to prevent drift
  2. The wind direction relative to the runway centerline
  3. The correction applied to the airspeed indicator to account for wind shear
  4. The angle of runway turnoff coordinates

Answer: A — The angle between the aircraft's heading and its desired track, applied to prevent drift

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