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On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:45:10 -0600, QMCM  wrote:

> Trial and error is just want it is, why use it, if you can find the
> error immediatly?

If the method works on my maps, I'd go for the exact, fast answer.  As
long as it isn't too expensive.

> . . . . . .  They got underway and after their 3rd fix I told the
> Navigater that they had 1.5 EAST error. I did not touch the chart I
> only looked over the plotter shoulder. It turned out they had a 1.65
> degree error. No trial and error for me! I will set up some of my
> Writings with mr Brown the past editor of BOWDITCH and RADAR
> NAVIGATION MANUAL.

Thank you, I would be most interested.

> The NAVY has been teaching some of my navigation
> techniques but The other sea going sailors have not.

This is off topic, perhaps, but have you heard about the airline pilots
who overshot their destination because they were busy working out the
flight schedules on their laptops?  Only tie-in is: No matter what you
teach, somebody is going to be able to prove it's not fool proof.

Take care,

--
Richard . . .

Using Opera 9.2.4 after the "Dog" died

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