Tutorial tips for a relative beginner

[John Pancoast]

Originally Posted by Nuggit

Thanks for the help, just to check that Im on the right page:

Now Im on heading 128, just got a report "ship sighted! Bearing 346 Long range"

that means 128+346 = 474 - 360, the heading I need to go is 114? (to go to where the ship is spotted that is)?

Allow me to jump in to add to the good advice you've already received.

First, yes in your example heading 114 is correct.
However another way of determining the same thing that may be easier. Up to you. Might be easier than adding numbers like your example though.
Your heading, no matter what it actually is, can always be referenced as 360.
Simply subtract the targets bearing from 360 and then subtract the result from your actual heading to get the course needed.
I.e. in your example take 360-346 = 14. 128 - 14 = 114.