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The intended direction of flight over the ground referenced to true north, prior to adjustment for wind, magnetic variation, or compass error.
Quick answer: The intended direction of flight over the ground referenced to true north, prior to adjustment for wind, magnetic variation, or compass error.
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The intended direction of flight over the ground referenced to true north, prior to adjustment for wind, magnetic variation, or compass error.
True 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, True Course refers to: The intended direction of flight over the ground referenced to true north, prior to adjustment for wind, magnetic variation, or compass error.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Advise true course for flight planning before calculating magnetic heading."
True 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.
True Course is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, True 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 intended direction of flight over the ground referenced to true north, prior to adjustment for wind, magnetic variation, or compass error.
Advise true course for flight planning before calculating magnetic heading.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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