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Flt M or T

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

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zl2bmh

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.
Regards,
Jim.
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tim arnot

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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.

Tim. @TimArnot

zl2bmh

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August 09, 2012, 12:19:34 AM
Thank you yet again Tim.
Regards,
Jim.
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