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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 21:21
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keith williams
 
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With 10E variation the initial indication when on 090(T) will be 080(M)

Earth rate wander in degrees per hour = -15 x Sin Lat

45 minutes = 0.75 hours so total Earth Rate wander over this period
is -15 x Lat 62 x 0.75 = -9.933 degrees


Transport Wander rate in degrees per hour = E to W groundspeed x Tan latitude /60

When flying W to E the groundspeed is considered negative

So over a period of 45 minutes
transport wander = -545 x Tan 62 x 0.75 / 60 = -12.812 degrees.


Total wander = -9.933 ER + -12.812 TW = -22.745


Final heading indication = initial indication + total wander

Final heading indication = 080 - 22.812 = 57.255 degrees

The closest option is 57.3 degrees.
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