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Re: Which Method do you prefer using and why.
From: Stan K
Date: 2013 Apr 4, 15:54 -0400
From: Stan K
Date: 2013 Apr 4, 15:54 -0400
Sean,
Try using N.A. concise more often. I find them easier than 229 now.
Stan
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From: Sean C <yhshuh@aol.com>
To: slk1000 <slk1000@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 8:57 am
Subject: [NavList] Re: Which Method do you prefer using and why.
From: Sean C <yhshuh@aol.com>
To: slk1000 <slk1000@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 8:57 am
Subject: [NavList] Re: Which Method do you prefer using and why.
Methods I have tried in descending order of preference:
1. HO 229 - super fast and makes me feel connected to "old" methods, which is why I like C.N. in the first place.
2. Flat Bygrave - not as fast, but fascinating to me nonetheless.
3. Scientific calculator - relatively quick, compact, and I already have several laying around.
4. 'Regular' slide rule - not very accurate, but has the same appeal as the Bygrave.
5. HO 249 - would probably be higher on my list if I just used it more.
6. Computer/Phone app - seems to me you might as well just use a GPS. However, they are quite handy when you don't have anything else.
7. N.A. concise tables - sure, they're tables just like HO 229...and a valuable backup. But have you ever tried using them? I don't think it could get much more complicated. (And yes, Geoffrey, I do still use them from time to time. ;) )
2. Flat Bygrave - not as fast, but fascinating to me nonetheless.
3. Scientific calculator - relatively quick, compact, and I already have several laying around.
4. 'Regular' slide rule - not very accurate, but has the same appeal as the Bygrave.
5. HO 249 - would probably be higher on my list if I just used it more.
6. Computer/Phone app - seems to me you might as well just use a GPS. However, they are quite handy when you don't have anything else.
7. N.A. concise tables - sure, they're tables just like HO 229...and a valuable backup. But have you ever tried using them? I don't think it could get much more complicated. (And yes, Geoffrey, I do still use them from time to time. ;) )
I also enjoy the classic noon sight and ex-meridians. I only recently learned ex-meridians thanks to Jeremy C's posts re the same topic.
-Sean C
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