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Current course of an A380 is 338º a +63º turn is initiated. What is the new heading?

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Final answer:

To calculate the new heading of the A380 after a +63° turn starting from 338°, you add the turn angle to the initial course and adjust for the 360° system. The new heading is 41°.

Step-by-step explanation:

The current course of an Airbus A380 is 338°. If the airplane initiates a turn of +63°, the new heading can be calculated by adding the turn angle to the initial course. To find the new heading:

  1. Start with the initial course of 338°.
  2. Add the turn angle of 63° to the initial course.

So, 338° + 63° = 401°. However, headings are typically given within a 360° system. Since 401° is greater than 360°, we must subtract 360° to find the equivalent heading.

Therefore, 401° - 360° = 41°.

The new heading of the airplane after completing the turn will be 41°.

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