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> Here's a serious question. Where I live, is seems that most of my X country > is > north and south. How do you guys handle the required cruising altitudes when > your > compass reads 179 for a while and 181 the next minute. I could stay lower > and avoid the issue, but by going higher I have smoother air and better > economy, plus more time > if the fan quits working. > > The reg is pretty specific if your course is 179 then it's 3500-5500 etc you > turn 1 degree > to 180 and it's 4500-6500, etc. Since the rule says "course" (not "track" or "bearing" or "heading") I've always assumed it referred to a plotted course between two waypoints. It never made sense to me that the rule would apply to my track or bearing-to-destination at any given second, because that's only consistent to within a few degrees. > Of course I guess I could say I'm still climbing no matter what my altitude > is. With an > Ercoupe they would probably believe me. I like it! Peter __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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