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Re: Plotting tools
From: Gary LaPook
Date: 2008 May 27, 22:57 -0400
From: Gary LaPook
Date: 2008 May 27, 22:57 -0400
Gary LaPook writes:
I like using an aircraft plotter especially using the "flip-flop" method of plotting the LOP, see extract of AFPAM 11-216, attached . The entire manual is available at: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFPAM11-216.pdf
I have also used the Polhemus computer which has a plotting surface on the back. I also like using naval plotting boards MK 5 and MK 6 which are similar to the Polhemus computer but larger...
gl
Mike Burkes wrote:
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I like using an aircraft plotter especially using the "flip-flop" method of plotting the LOP, see extract of AFPAM 11-216, attached . The entire manual is available at: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFPAM11-216.pdf
I have also used the Polhemus computer which has a plotting surface on the back. I also like using naval plotting boards MK 5 and MK 6 which are similar to the Polhemus computer but larger...
gl
Mike Burkes wrote:
Hi Jeremy, great stuff you have here and welcome aboard. I use the 5 inch version of Celestaire's " Nautical Grid Protractor" made by Linex. It is quite nifty and extremely utilitarian. Go to www.Celestaire.com for their on line catalogue. It is essentially a square protractor that has a grid inscribed inside. I also use nav triangles, a 12 in transparent ruler, a great pair of dividers/compases also by Linex from Celestaire. The great feature of the compass is it's dual action of turning the wheel and pressure ala traditional dividers. Even though I was raised with it, my dad being a pilot, the good old
"Weems plotter" is pretty versatile.
Mike Burkes
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> I was just wondering what people use to plot their LOP's and lay down
> their course lines?
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> Here in the US Merchant Marine, we are partial to a pair of
> navigational triangles, a compass, and a pair of dividers. We use a
> straight edge or a long pair of parallel rulers for the long lines,
> but that's about it. I was wondering what other tools people might be
> using?
>
> Jeremy
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