Pilots push for true headings to replace magnetic references
British pilots are pushing for true headings to replace degrees magnetic when expressing aircraft direction and bearing.

British pilots are pushing for true headings to replace degrees magnetic when expressing aircraft direction and bearing. The British Airline Pilots Association and the Royal Institute of Navigation are working to persuade authorities to replace the magnetic reference system because they believe true headings are more accurate and are more cost effective operationally. Aeronautical chart provider Jeppesen (Hall 3 Stand A14) would support the change but is not actively seeking to persuade the authorities.