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Navigation Techniques

The second course in navigation goes into detail about the techniques we use to help us navigate. It is split into 6 parts:

Part 1: Setting the Map

Part 2: Measuring Distances

Part 3: Timings

Part 4: Bearings

Part 4.1: Following a Bearing

Part 5: Advanced Compass Work

Click on the headings above to download that Part of the course as a PDF. The PDF includes the complete content of the online articles below and includes a Question sheet at the end. At the beginning of each new Part are the answers to the previous Part's Questions.

Attached below are PDFs containing the complete course and a list of Questions. The complete list of answers is attached to the next series: 3. Contours

Attached below is a PDF containing the ANSWERS to the QUESTIONS from my INTRODUCTION TO MAPS series.

Introduction to Maps - Answer Sheet

Complete Question Sheet - Navigation Techniques

Navigation Techniques - FULL Course

SECTION 1: Intro to Maps

SECTION 3: Contours

SECTION 4: Navigation Strategies

Setting the Map: Navigation Techniques 2.1:

Setting the Map: Navigation Techniques 2.1:

Setting the Map: Navigation Techniques 2.1:

Why is setting the map one of the most important skills to learn when navigating? Find out why, and more, in this post!

5 min read

Measuring Distances: Navigation Techniques 2.2:

Measuring Distances: Navigation Techniques 2.2:

Measuring Distances: Navigation Techniques 2.2:

How to measure distances on a map and the importance of measuring distances to help us plan a route and navigate.

9 min read

Timing: Navigation Techniques 2.3:

Timing: Navigation Techniques 2.3:

Timing: Navigation Techniques 2.3:

Do you know how long your walk is going to take? How long does it take you to walk 500m? Learn how to walk out timings in this post!

5 min read

Compass Bearings: Navigation Techniques 2.4:

Compass Bearings: Navigation Techniques 2.4:

Compass Bearings: Navigation Techniques 2.4:

Learn how to take a compass bearing and why it is important to master this fundamental technique.

5 min read

Following a bearing: Navigation Techniques 2.4.1:

Following a bearing: Navigation Techniques 2.4.1:

Following a bearing: Navigation Techniques 2.4.1:

How can we keep on track in poor visibility and ensure we do not wander off our bearing? Find out in this post!

4 min read

Advanced Compass Work: Navigation Techniques 2.5:

Advanced Compass Work: Navigation Techniques 2.5:

Advanced Compass Work: Navigation Techniques 2.5:

Learn about how we can by-pass obstacles but stay on our bearing, and more advanced compass techniques!

5 min read

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