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SladeF16

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  1. I just got recently into the F-5 / BCM campaign and had the same issue. Here's the explanation: TACAN / VOR is referenced to Magnetic North. The (F10) Navigation Map, NTTR Chart (as well as almost all Checkerboard Streets in the US going N-S or E-W) are oriented in respect to TRUE North. The difference is called 'Magnetic Variation', and is in the area north of Las Vegas around 14° East. (Mag. Northpole of the earth does not coincide with geographical Northpole) That means that any True Heading (e.g. 090°) converts to a Magnetic Heading by subtracting 14 (e.g. 076°). Thats why your LSV Radial 025 (mag) reads 039 (true) in the Chart. Unfortunately, the Voiceovers in the NTTR Familiarization-Mission where your Flight Lead instructs you HEADINGS to fly are also referenced to TRUE North, which makes things a little confusing (you also have to subtract 14° to get your Steering Heading for your CDI). I hope that helps, Slade
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