Thursday 20 March 2014

How To Calculate Wheel Over Position



Example:
Present Course: 300 Degrees
Next Course: 330 Degrees
Course Difference: 30 Degrees
Your Desired Rudder Angle: 10 Degrees
Constant: 12

Solution:
WOP = ((30/10) x 12)/60 Minutes
          = 0.6 Nautical Miles

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