Relative bearing methods
Am I correct that pilots universally use the clock face relative bearing system – ie traffic at 9 O’clock ?
On boats I have always used a different system (which I have an idea is a navy convention). So that 9 O’clock would be called as red 90. 3 O’clock is green 90 etc. I have to say I much prefer it, partly of course because I am familiar with it, but it also seems faster and more intuitive; as soon as you hear red or green, you know which side, then swivel your head according to the number of degrees.
Am I alone in this? Do any others use this? Perhaps navy fliers ? I guess it would not likely be easily understood by a random ATC or colleague ?