ASA Electronics E6-B Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Figure 17
opposite of the distance off course; read additional
degrees of heading change opposite of the rate
arrow. Add the two answers and apply the result to
your heading.
Example:
Your destination is 235 miles ahead
(
see
Figure 18 on the next page).
1. Set 235 on the middle scale opposite 8 on the
outer scale.
2. Read 2.4° at the rate arrow.
3. Change course 6° (3.8 + 2.4) toward the
course line and, if the wind doesn’t change,
you will rejoin the original course line as you
approach the destination.
See also
Figure 19 on the next page.