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Re: AP terminology, WAS: 2-Body Fix -- take three
From: James N Wilson
Date: 2009 Nov 11, 17:08 -0800
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From: James N Wilson
Date: 2009 Nov 11, 17:08 -0800
I have too often created more confusion in attempting to answer questions,
but I'll try again. The Assumed Position is merely a convenience for
the use of tables to reduce sights. It is chosen near the DR, and is commonly
selected to make a table entry a whole number of degrees. With calculator or
computer solutions, there is no need for an AP. Nor was there with Ageton.
Jim Wilson
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