Runway directions

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Ou Man
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Runway directions

Postby Ou Man » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:34 am

Why is it that runways are given in magnetic North and not True like in the case of wind direction:?: :?
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Postby DarkHelmet » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:12 pm

Because we have magnetic compasses and your alignment on your compass is the runway direction.
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Postby Smiley » Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:55 am

Yip!! It also helps planning a night landing before runway light are lit up
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Postby skybound® » Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:43 am

Weather TAF's and METARS are also in Magnetic. They only go to true headings from above the ground weather.
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