O'Kane technique,observation.

mobucks · 11-19-11, 07:35 AM

As I only started using this excellent technique two days ago, I've since come to a conclusion:
The TDC data we input is essentially a "snapshot" of what the PK solution would be at for a zero degree gyro angle shot, if we were using the PK with (at least close to) 100% correct data inputs.
Therefore, I attempted to refine my technique a bit by not adhering to the exact steps outlined in Rockin'Robbin's tutorial, such as closing to <1000m of the target's track, or
"pulling down the red arrow as low as it will go"(For the life of me, I cannot move that damn red arrow, only the inner wheel) and instead opted to input the exact range as measured from the boat to the target track at 90deg. The result is that this technique works from any range. I suspect that RRs method is to further simplify things for us skippers, but for those that want to use this technique without driving so close, and maintain that realism feeling of having vital parts "pass the wire" as we fire, there you have it. If you have a resonably accurate plot of the target track, the steps involved are all the same, except for the range. Just manually turn the wheel to the distance from boat to track at that step.

PS forgive me if this is being trite, I'm still kind of new here and haven't been here for all the discussions. I just noticed a few posts saying that they diddn't use O'kane method since it "required" being too close for their comfort to track. It doesn't.

11-19-11, 07:35 AM	#1
mobucks Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 713 Downloads: 209 Uploads: 0	O'Kane technique,observation. As I only started using this excellent technique two days ago, I've since come to a conclusion: The TDC data we input is essentially a "snapshot" of what the PK solution would be at for a zero degree gyro angle shot, if we were using the PK with (at least close to) 100% correct data inputs. Therefore, I attempted to refine my technique a bit by not adhering to the exact steps outlined in Rockin'Robbin's tutorial, such as closing to <1000m of the target's track, or "pulling down the red arrow as low as it will go"(For the life of me, I cannot move that damn red arrow, only the inner wheel) and instead opted to input the exact range as measured from the boat to the target track at 90deg. The result is that this technique works from any range. I suspect that RRs method is to further simplify things for us skippers, but for those that want to use this technique without driving so close, and maintain that realism feeling of having vital parts "pass the wire" as we fire, there you have it. If you have a resonably accurate plot of the target track, the steps involved are all the same, except for the range. Just manually turn the wheel to the distance from boat to track at that step. PS forgive me if this is being trite, I'm still kind of new here and haven't been here for all the discussions. I just noticed a few posts saying that they diddn't use O'kane method since it "required" being too close for their comfort to track. It doesn't.