PDF Heading vs GPS Heading

drferrell

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With 200 hrs on my SV 10 inch I am noticing at times in flight the PDF heading will differ from the GPS heading by 3 to 8 degrees in straight and level flight. It's intermittent and 90% of the time they match. Might be a dumb question but was wondering why this might be and what would cause it. Back in my round dial days it was common and easy to fix with a reset of the DG for precession. Any advice is appreciated.
p.s. ADAHRS was calibrated via compass rose.
 

dynonsupport

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The PFD is magnetic heading (where you are pointed), and the MAP is ground track (where you are going). They differ when there are winds.
 
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