Tag Archives: Correcting and Uncorrecting a Compass

TVMDC – Practice – Correcting and un-correcting the compass

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

In today’s increasing use of electronic navigation aids, the ability to correct and un-correct a compass heading or bearing seems to becoming a lost art outside of a classroom.  Here are a few TVMDC Practice Problems to help keep your … Continue reading →

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Correcting Compass Error

Posted on October 15, 2009 by

Or how to tell what direction to point the boat or which way is home. “Correcting” is converting a magnetic (M) direction to true (T). “Uncorrecting” is converting from true to a magnetic direction. “True” direction is relative to true … Continue reading →

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Piloting and Navigators Quick Reference

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

A two sided quick reference card for navigators with common abbreviations, Speed / Distance / Time Formulas, Correcting and Uncorrecting a Compass (TVMDC), Common navigation Drafting Symbols and Their Usage, and Nautical Conversion Factors Can’t quite remember TVMDC and if … Continue reading →

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