Calculate Wind Correction Angle (WCA) on the E6BJA E6B Flight Computer

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How the WCA (Wind Correction Angle) is calculated

The Wind Correction Angle (WCA) is computed from the Acute Wind Angle (AWA), which is an acute angle (< 90°) between the course and the wind direction. This gives the crosswind component which is used to calculate the desired correction (WCA) to fly the intended course.