Master navigation plotters with this step-by-step guide. Learn types of plotters, how to measure distance and course, plus VFR & IFR tips every pilot needs for accurate flight planning.
In this video I show howtouse a Navigational Plotter to plan a cross country flight. In particular, I show how to use a Nav Plotter to: (1) plot a flight path course on the...
Its primary purpose is to measure angles and courses on nautical charts, ensuring a vessel stays on the right heading. Below is a comprehensive guide on howtouse a Portland Plotter in your maritime navigation.
Study the examples below using the fixed plotter or rotation plotter. Position the center hole (grommet) over a line of longitude and the drawn course line, and align the plotter with the course line. Look at the top of the compass arc and interpret the true course that is in the direction of flight.
Plotting a course on a chart is an essential skill for navigators, sailors, and outdoor enthusiasts. This guide covers all aspects, from understanding chart basics to applying advanced navigation techniques.
Position the plotter's straight edge on the drawn course line. Rotate the compass until the north arrows are parallel to the lines of longitude on the sectional chart. Read the course on the compass that is aligned with the arrow on the plotter that is aligned with the drawn course line.
Here is an animation of howtouse the Breton Plotter to determine a course. We use the Long Island Sound chart to determine a course from a buoy we are passing close to – to the entrance buoy to New London Harbor.
Plotting a Course In this section we will describe howtoplot and label a course on a chart. This is an important step in determining your position and selecting your route from one place to another.
When you're getting ready for your first sail to go some place, it's time to think about plotting a course. You can plot a course on paper, but most sailors today use a chart plotter for planning courses and navigating them. For the beginner, a chartplotter is a quick and easy way to navigate.
