16 Navigation Flashcards
1
Q
How do you conver central time to Zulu?
A
+6 hours
2
Q
What is variation?
A
Angle between true North and magnetic North.
3
Q
Where is the North pole located?
A
71°N latitude, 96°W Longitude
4
Q
What is magnetic deviation?
A
+ or - magnetic North to get to true North (East is least, West is best)
5
Q
What causes deviation?
A
Electrical things
6
Q
How do you convert knots to mph?
A
Speed in knots * 1.15. 1 nm = 6076.1 ft. 1 sm = 5280 ft
