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135 - EASA PPL(A) Exam Question Bank - When using GPS to track to the next waypoint, a deviation indication is shown by a vertical bar and dots to the left and right of the bar. Which statement describes the correct interpretation of the display?

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The deviation of the bar from the centre indicates the track error as an angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.
The deviation of the bar from the centre indicates the track error as an angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is ±10°.
The deviation of the bar from the centre indicates the track error as an absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection is ±10 NM.
The deviation of the bar from the centre indicates the track error as an absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

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