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Old 23rd Oct 2016, 15:04
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As part of your pre-flight prep you calculate the magnetic heading (or drift correction) to achieve a track corresponding to the compass headings in the outer ring. You also calculate your groundspeed for each of those headings.

Here's a website that explains & automates the process. After calculating your diversion track & distance in the air you use the wind star to estimate heading, groundspeed & ETA to your diversion.
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