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Started by zl2bmh, August 08, 2012, 04:47:02 AM

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Flt M or T

August 08, 2012, 04:47:02 AM

Can someone please explain to me, whether I should track M ot T when I fly a flightplan.
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Jim.

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August 08, 2012, 10:37:12 AM

The instruments in your cockpit are magnetic, so I'd suggest using the Magnetic values.

Maps, wind measurements etc are always produced with reference to True North, which is why the conversion needs to be made.

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August 09, 2012, 12:19:34 AM

Thank you yet again Tim.
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