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Re: The One In Sixty Rule (was: Re: going overboard on decimals)

Subject: Re: The One In Sixty Rule (was: Re: going overboard on decimals)
From: Dan Hogan (dhhogan@XXX.XXX)
Date: Wed Jul 28 1999 - 13:03:41 EDT

Rule-of-Sixty

As used by practical sailors. Cover the factor you want and work the
formula ( Dist. Abeam x 60 / Bearing on the bow x Range.

        Dist. Abeam | 60
        -------------------|----
        Bearing on the bow | Range
Dan Hogan WA6PBY
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