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What is the 1 in 60 rule

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Every mile off track after 60 miles along track is the equivalent of one degree of track error

Track error = d x 60 / D

d: distance from track
D: distance from last position you were positive of

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2
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TTI is …..

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Track to intercept

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3
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CA is ……

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Closing angle

= distance off track x 60 / distance remaining to waypoint/airport

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