The Compass Errors
The Compass Errors
The Compass Errors
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Example Way to<br />
Know Your Heading<br />
In calm water with minimal current:<br />
Remaining in vicinity of ATON …<br />
Record both<br />
compass heading<br />
& relative bearing<br />
every 15° -- 30°.<br />
Compute deviation<br />
for each heading.<br />
Means to Take<br />
Relative<br />
Bearing<br />
Close to<br />
Reliable<br />
ATON<br />
Known<br />
Direction<br />
Charted<br />
Object<br />
6+ Miles<br />
Distant