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More TVMDC – Practice Problems – Correcting and un-correcting the compass
Correcting and Un-correcting a compass is still a useful skill. Paper charts and plotted course lines are still in use, even with today’s Cell Phone Apps and GPS Plotters. If you take a Navigation or Piloting class that lasts … Continue reading →
TVMDC – Practice – Correcting and un-correcting the compass
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 →
Correcting Compass Error
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
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 The printing files have been updated … Continue reading →
