There seems to be no Mag Track printed out on the PLOGs - just True Track and a wind derived Mag Heading. As Mag Track is the primary course information used by all the aircraft nav instruments, may I ask why it has been omitted? The only way at present to derive the Mag Track is to create a PLOG with a zero wind component.





neutron

A further example of the need for Mag Track - 

Quadrantal Rule - cruisings levels are selected in accordance with the Mag Track, these levels are mandatory for IFR but highly recommended for VFR. To select an appropiate level at the planning stage, the Mag Track also needs to be listed under leg properties and appear at the bottom of the screen if a leg is highlighted.





neutron

Here's me two-pennyworth for what thats worth.

1. I am a VFR flyer use map, compass & hand held GPS 296 & Skydemon. No radio navigation equipment.

2. I am certain the GPS is NOT showing magnetic track. I frequently see a major difference in the GPS readout and the compass (I have 2 one of which is digital and has the appropriate magnetic sensors).

3. While I have never used Mag Track for anything (except during TopNav pre-flight planning using VORs), I can accept that others may well need them. I assume they will not use the inflight verison of SD. Also I notice that both Navbox and PocketFMS both ouput Mag Track in their logs  .. PFMS at least is much used by GA crowd.

4. There is no doubt that there is room to include this on the log printout.

David