Refer to figure or VFR chart ED-4 from the Jeppesen GSPRM 2017.
What is the track and distance from FÜRSTENZELL aerodrome (EDMF, N48°31.1' E013°20.8') to Metten helipad (N48°51.56' E012°56.1')?
Refer to figure.
For this question you need a plotter to find the true track and measure the distance between FÜRSTENZELL aerodrome (EDMF) and Metten helipad.
Calculate Magnetic Track:
- Firstly, find the exact position of EDMF aerodrome and Metten helipad symbols on your Jeppesen ED-4 chart, using the coordinates given and draw a line with your pencil to connect these two points.
- Center your plotter at EDMF aerodrome symbol, since the question asks for the track from EDMF aerodrome.
- Align the upper section of your plotter with the line which connects the two points.
- Rotate the plotter’s disc, until its arrows are parallel with the chart’s meridians and indicate the True North.
- The aligned with the route EDMF to Metten helipad plotter’s arrow indicates the True Track 322°.
- The two points are close to the 3°E isogonal.
- Thus, following the rhyme "Variation East, Magnetic least", the Magnetic Track is: 322°T - 3°E = 319°M approximately.
Calculate Distance:
- It is known that the ED-4 chart's scale is 1:500 000, as depicted in the frontal blue page of your GSPRM's ED-4 chart.
- Using the appropriate scale of your plotter (SECTIONAL 1:500 000/NAUTICAL MILES), you will find that the distance between EDMF and Metten helipad is 26 NM.
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