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Define a Relative Bearing

The angular direction of a distant point from the nose of the aircraft, expressed in degrees counting clockwise from 0° through 360°.

Define a Back Bearing

A bearing differing by 180°, or measured in the opposite direction from a given bearing. 
Also called a reciprocal bearing.
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