Using Fig 4, if your position is NE of the VORTAC, what heading are you flying?

When determining the heading while positioned northeast of a VORTAC, understanding the relationship between your position, the VORTAC, and true north is key. If you are northeast of the VORTAC, you would generally have to fly on a specific magnetic heading to maintain a track towards the VORTAC.

Northeast corresponds to a direction of approximately 45 degrees. However, if the question is asking for the heading while flying away from the VORTAC, the heading would be in the opposite direction toward the southwest, which correlates to 225 degrees. To find the direct heading toward the VORTAC, you would need to consider the opposite side of the northeast position.

By choosing 360 degrees, you’d be inadvertently heading directly north, which doesn't align with traveling toward the VORTAC from the northeast position.

Choosing 090 degrees would direct you toward the east, while 270 degrees would send you toward the west. Given that the VORTAC is southwest of your northeast position, the correct heading toward it, which maintains a direct course, is indeed 360 degrees, as it signifies flying north.

This understanding reinforces the relationship of positional navigation relative to VORTACs, making it essential to consider both your