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Old 15th Feb 2007, 19:27
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hugh flung_dung
 
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Keep it simple. Things I cover are:
  • don't do sums, visually transpose the ADF needle onto the DI (not needed with RMI)
  • read the track from the head if going towards the beacon and the tail if going away (or fixing)
  • If you want a bigger number turn Right if going away and Left if going towards (but always decide on a specific heading rather than just turning - like the ILS)
  • use maxdft to estimate the initial drift correction and the DI for visualisation
  • the head always drops so if it ain't on the correct side of the DI you ain't gonna get to the track you want (same for the tail but it rises)
  • remember to check promulgated range and to listen for static during ident

(Bose-X: it's always good to get ideas from other people, me too please)

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