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4–2–10 Directions

The three digits of bearing, course, heading, or wind direction should always be magnetic. The word “true” must be added when it applies.

Examples:

1. (Magnetic course) 005: zero zero five

2. (True course) 050: zero five zero true

3. (Magnetic bearing) 360: three six zero

4. (Magnetic heading) 100: heading one zero zero

5. (Wind direction) 220: wind two two zero