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VFR Navigation 1-in-60 Rule & Track Error Calculations

CASA Ref: CASR Part 61 MOS Schedule 3 CNAV 2.1 · FAA Ref: FAA-S-ACS-6C Area VI Task A (VFR Navigation)

Scenario & Physics Summary

Calculating Track Error Angle (TE) and Closing Angle (CA) to regain planned track using mental arithmetic.

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Aerodynamic & Operational Physics

Mathematical principle: 1 NM off track at 60 NM distance flown equals 1° Track Error Angle (TE = (Distance Off / Distance Flown) × 60).
Closing Angle to destination: CA = (Distance Off / Distance Along) × 60.
Total Heading Correction to intercept destination = Track Error Angle + Closing Angle.

CASA & FAA Exam Gotcha Alert

CASA Exam Trap: Remember to ADD TE and CA together to alter heading to hit destination, or double TE for equal distance leg interception.

Frequently Asked Questions & Exam Explanations

What is the 1-in-60 rule formula?

Track Error Angle (degrees) = (Distance Off Track / Distance Flown) × 60.

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