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Old 5th Jul 2013, 22:26
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I take it that you are not self-studying for an EASA licence........because you can't!

The studying must be done through an Approved Training Organisation (ATO).

However, I've written out a painstaking, line by line solution below, for you to check your answer against.

As previously stated, 5°52' due north from S01°20' W012°15' lands you at N04°32' W012°15'.

To calculate the change of longitude from this position you need to use the "departure" formula:

Departure (NM) = Change of Longitude (mins) x Cosine of Latitude

The Departure (or distance) = 320 kts x 3.2 hours = 1,024 NM

1,024 NM = Change of Longitude (mins) x Cosine 04°32'

1,024 NM = Change of Longitude (mins) x 0.997 (Transpose formula)

Change of Longitude (mins) = 1,024 / 0.997

Change of Longitude (mins) = 1,027'

Change of Longitude = 1,027'/60' = 17.12°

Change of Longitude = 17°07'

To find out the Easterly longitude, subtract 012°15' from 17°07'

17°07' - 012°15' = E004°52'

Final Position = N04°32' E004°52'

Hope that helps.

Last edited by 2close; 6th Jul 2013 at 00:34.
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