Track error correction & ATC question
Hi everyone,
Just got a few questions regarding Track error correction & ATC.
If I am flying, say a 40nm leg, I will split the leg up into quarters to give me 3 check points along the route. I would just like to check I am calculating the correction angles correctly so here goes: Please correct me if any of these are wrong:
1/4= Track error X 2, brings you onto the 1/2 marker, then resume original heading + 1X track error.
1/2 = Track error X2, brings you onto the 3/4 marker then resume original heading + 1X track error.
3/4= Track error + closing angle until destination.
These are the methods I was taught during training however some PPL notes/instructors say otherwise. A lot of instructors seem to say when you get back on track resume your original heading and other instructors recommend original heading plus the track error.
Also, if the leg is shorter, say 20nm and you only have a 1/2 marker, is the correction angle just TE X2 at the half way point which will take you to the fix?
ATC question:
When on an Information frequency and you wish to select another frequency, should you "request freq change" or say "changing to...." I've always been taught to "request" when on an information service, but when flying with some other PPLs some of then use "changing to". Which one is deemed to be correct?
Thanks