ASA Electronics E6-B User Manual

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Figure 17

opposite of the distance off course; read additional
degrees of heading change opposite of the rate
arrow. Add the two answers and apply the result to
your heading.

Example: Your destination is 235 miles ahead

(

see Figure 18 on the next page).

1. Set 235 on the middle scale opposite 8 on the

outer scale.

2. Read 2.4° at the rate arrow.
3. Change course 6° (3.8 + 2.4) toward the

course line and, if the wind doesn’t change,
you will rejoin the original course line as you
approach the destination.

See also Figure 19 on the next page.

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