Vx
8th Sep 2000, 15:03
Go to:
http://www.best.com/~williams/index.htm
about half way down the page and look at a file called 'Areanav'.
This uses a MicroSoft XL spreadsheet to convert an array of lat/longs into a 2 dimensional matrix of bearings and distances.
Its especially useful were you are working away from IFR routes, in an regular area that contains airfields, naviads, visual checkpoints, etc.
You can use the program to print up a A4 sheet that you can use for fairly rapid ad hoc flight planning in the air.
Points to note are:
1. You need to be able to use XL. Yes I know its MicroSoft Office but it does work. Allow for a 5 hour learning time before giving up. If anyone wants to make a GUI then feel free.
2. Read the instructions in the lower half of the first spreadsheet.
3. Although its been tested, if you find something you don't like or would like, my email address is on the sheet so let me know.
http://www.best.com/~williams/index.htm
about half way down the page and look at a file called 'Areanav'.
This uses a MicroSoft XL spreadsheet to convert an array of lat/longs into a 2 dimensional matrix of bearings and distances.
Its especially useful were you are working away from IFR routes, in an regular area that contains airfields, naviads, visual checkpoints, etc.
You can use the program to print up a A4 sheet that you can use for fairly rapid ad hoc flight planning in the air.
Points to note are:
1. You need to be able to use XL. Yes I know its MicroSoft Office but it does work. Allow for a 5 hour learning time before giving up. If anyone wants to make a GUI then feel free.
2. Read the instructions in the lower half of the first spreadsheet.
3. Although its been tested, if you find something you don't like or would like, my email address is on the sheet so let me know.