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Old 08-31-05, 08:47 PM   #7
MuscleBob.Buffpants
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Old pilots trick here...

When it comes to calculating a reciprical bearing, the quickest way to do it is use the plus2/minus2 method (or vice versa).

Eg, if you are heading 035 then Plus 2 = 235, Minus 2 = 215

If the reverse is true, then 215 Minus 2 = 015, Plus 2 = 035
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