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149 - EASA PPL(A) Theory Exam Questions in English - Between two non-antipodal points on a sphere, which route gives the shortest surface distance?

Question 149 - Navigation - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

the longer arc between the points in every case

a constant magnetic heading in every case

a path that always follows a parallel of latitude

The shorter great-circle arc joining the two points.

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