Yes, triangulation is a very reliable method that has been around for decades. The basic principle is easy as you need 2 bearings that intersect eachother to make a position fix. The bearings may either be electromagnetic (coming from radio beacons or transmissions), visual (like a visual bearing towards a landmark using the compass), or virtual (created with the CDU - as in this video). Thanks for you comment and have fun;-)
Geylame Hello, when using compass directions (always expressed with 3 digits, leading zeros included), a full circle starts at 000° and ends at 359°. And 000°=360°. So for example 040°-90°=310°. Because 040°-40°=000°=360° and then you have to subtract another 50° from 360°. So instead of going into negative numbers, you need to subtract the absolute value(without minus sign) of the total difference from 360°. 040°-90°=-50° so 360°-50°=310°. More examples: 010°-90°=280° 090°-90°=000°=360° 089°-90°=359° Or for additions: 350°+90°=080° 270°+90°=000°=360° 271°+90°=001° Hope this helps.
@@brandonj1914 I think you're over thinking it. It's just like a clock, once you get all the way around the circle you start over again. There are 360 degrees in a circle if you go over 360 you start back at 1 again. The 3 digits are just for clarity. Radio communication can be spotty so the pilot needs to hear 3 digits to know he got the proper heading. So they will say your heading is "Two, Six, Three" (263) or "Zero, Five, Zero" (050) for example. 360/0 is Directly North, 180 is South, 090 is East, and 270 is West.
I am not an A-10 pilot but a B737 pilot in real life:) 99% is knowledge from a little bit of mathematics and mostly general knowledge from pilot training. 1% is from studying the DCS A-10 manual, looking things up on the internet and watching other people's RUclips videos. There are very talented, smart people out there and most of them aren't even real pilots!-) Last but not least: do not forget that what you learn in class as an airline pilot, only about 1/3 is actually used in daily operations and 2/3 is just academic/theoretical knowledge that you never use but that forms a solid foundation to better grasp all concepts. The biggest challenge of an airline pilot nowadays is to maintain a high personal standard in all aspects of the job throughout your entire career through self-study and personal discipline while maintaining a healthy balance with your personal family life. Not as easy as people think!
Thank you, I will keep that in mind and turn off the music next time;-) I do not like background music either when it is at the same volume level as the speaker or even louder. I also do not like loud intros in quiet videos. I turned down the music volume in my video as much as possible but I will just turn it off next time.
Thanks for this, it was very well explained. I look forward to giving it a try later : )
Thank you for your comment;-)
Great video, very informative, thanks!!
Nice guide, thx!
Thank you, I am glad you liked it !-)
Sick stuff ! its a guarded secret i presume lol, we use the same method out at sea For Search and Rescue Operations !
Yes, triangulation is a very reliable method that has been around for decades. The basic principle is easy as you need 2 bearings that intersect eachother to make a position fix. The bearings may either be electromagnetic (coming from radio beacons or transmissions), visual (like a visual bearing towards a landmark using the compass), or virtual (created with the CDU - as in this video). Thanks for you comment and have fun;-)
Thanks, this will be a big help
You are most welcome;-) I am glad it helped
Awesome! ThX...
Excellent!
Perfect =) thx for this video
You're welcome;-)
and what happens after subtracting from 90, the number you came up with is negative
Geylame Hello, when using compass directions (always expressed with 3 digits, leading zeros included), a full circle starts at 000° and ends at 359°. And 000°=360°. So for example 040°-90°=310°. Because 040°-40°=000°=360° and then you have to subtract another 50° from 360°. So instead of going into negative numbers, you need to subtract the absolute value(without minus sign) of the total difference from 360°. 040°-90°=-50° so 360°-50°=310°.
More examples:
010°-90°=280°
090°-90°=000°=360°
089°-90°=359°
Or for additions:
350°+90°=080°
270°+90°=000°=360°
271°+90°=001°
Hope this helps.
Jet Pilot Is there a place where I can learn this math in detail? I don't understand how to do the triple digit equations. I.e. 350° + 90°
@@brandonj1914 I think you're over thinking it. It's just like a clock, once you get all the way around the circle you start over again. There are 360 degrees in a circle if you go over 360 you start back at 1 again. The 3 digits are just for clarity. Radio communication can be spotty so the pilot needs to hear 3 digits to know he got the proper heading. So they will say your heading is "Two, Six, Three" (263) or "Zero, Five, Zero" (050) for example. 360/0 is Directly North, 180 is South, 090 is East, and 270 is West.
@@brendanmcveigh3104 Thank you so much!!!
Like a boss.
Thank you;) I hope it helps
where on earth u learn that...unless if ur already a A10 pilot in real life
I am not an A-10 pilot but a B737 pilot in real life:) 99% is knowledge from a little bit of mathematics and mostly general knowledge from pilot training. 1% is from studying the DCS A-10 manual, looking things up on the internet and watching other people's RUclips videos. There are very talented, smart people out there and most of them aren't even real pilots!-) Last but not least: do not forget that what you learn in class as an airline pilot, only about 1/3 is actually used in daily operations and 2/3 is just academic/theoretical knowledge that you never use but that forms a solid foundation to better grasp all concepts. The biggest challenge of an airline pilot nowadays is to maintain a high personal standard in all aspects of the job throughout your entire career through self-study and personal discipline while maintaining a healthy balance with your personal family life. Not as easy as people think!
Jet Pilot waw thats nice .... with which airline ur working for
friendly suggestion: when making an instructional video, turn off the music FFS
Thank you, I will keep that in mind and turn off the music next time;-) I do not like background music either when it is at the same volume level as the speaker or even louder. I also do not like loud intros in quiet videos. I turned down the music volume in my video as much as possible but I will just turn it off next time.