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Re: The One In Sixty Rule (was: Re: going overboard on decimals)
From: Dan Hogan
Date: 1999 Jul 28, 11:04 AM
From: Dan Hogan
Date: 1999 Jul 28, 11:04 AM
Rule-of-Sixty
As used by practical sailors. Cover the factor you want and work the
formula ( Dist. Abeam x 60 / Bearing on the bow x Range.
Dist. Abeam | 60
-------------------|----
Bearing on the bow | Range
Dan Hogan WA6PBY
dhhogan@nav.cnchost.com
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