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13th September 2005 | 20:40

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BEagle

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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'

Same as your wristwatch!
15deg off = 1/4 max drift
20 deg off = 1/3
30 deg off = 1/2
45 deg off = 3/4
60 deg off or more = apply max drift.

That's inbound, outbound use 3 x the drift factor as cavorting cheetah ststes.