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11.12Compass Mode - Application of the Compass I
| Check your position by Backward Bearing |
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mountain A
- Spot two distant identifiable landmarks (mountains, light- houses, forts and buildings) of your current position, such as the mountain A and B.
- Consult a map to find out the mountain A and B's locations on a map.
2708 | mountain B | - | Check out the backward bearing directions of mountain | ||
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| A and B of your current position, such as 1358 for | ||
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Check Current Position |
| - | Use a ruler to draw the line 1358 on the map which | ||
By Backward Bearing |
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| starting from the mountain A. Draw the | line s 270 8 on | |
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| the map which starting from the mountain B. | ||
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| - | Your current position will be at the | intersection point | |
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| (point A) of the lines 1358 and 2708. |
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