I’m getting into this cuz I recently learned older aircraft used celestial navigation before they were fitted with things like radio navigation. I hope I can utilise this knowledge for flight simulators.
@@LisaAnn777 Hello again, I’ve recently found out the flight simulator I’m familiar with does indeed support celestial navigation so I will be able to utilize this knowledge for aviation 😁
This is a great series Andy, really well presented. I like the pace, simple graphics, & very clear explanations. See you in Bermuda! John & Crew, CD36 TIARA :)
Hello! Have an email I could shoot a few questions your way? I’m going to pursue my celestial navigation cert to upgrade my license in the next coming months and I’m absolutely nervous. I planned on going through this series and the Burch book before the course starts to get a head start. I feel as if I will struggle, as I’m not the greatest with math! Willing to offer some guidance??
Ok, Mr. Nav Station, are you sitting down? The reason why I'm going to undertake your course is because... get this... I debate with Flat Earth folks here on TH-cam! And these guys are nothing if not ingenious. The latest "proof" of a flat Earth is... are you still sitting down?... that Celestial Navigation *can't* work on a Globe! It's unbelievable, yet they believe it, serious as a heart attack. I've only watched the first two episodes of your course, and I just wanted to tell you your style and presentation are just perfect. I really got a kick out of the 30,000 foot overview, that really clears a lot of things up, and you explained things perfectly. You're a natural teacher, and I'm grateful for all the work you put into this course. 🙂
@@thenavstation Elevation angle measurements require a horizontal plane (flat earth). How do you measure an elevation angle with a curved baseline (globe)?
@@karhukivi "Definition of angle of elevation : the angle formed by the line of sight and the horizontal plane for an object above the horizontal." Angle of elevation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
I'm teaching myself celestial navigation through book reading, as well as by watching your TH-cam series. My Tamaya sextant does not have the original inspection certificate which shows the instrument error. How can I figure out what the instrument error is?
Unless you find that accurate sights seem to be impossible, I wouldn't worry about it. The instrument error is documented at the factory and I'm not sure we mere mortals can approach the measurement accuracy needed to find it. I have two Tamaya sextants that I've used for many years. One documents an error of 0.1' of arc at 105 degrees altitude, and the other has no certificate. I have never incorporated the small error into any sights.....a tenth of a minute of arc is equivalent to a tenth of a mile, or a dot from a super sharp pencil on most plotting sheets, which practically speaking is not an issue.
Episode 16 is up there (click Play All on the "Complete Course" playlist), not sure why it doesn't show up otherwise but will look into that. Episodes 17+ have not been taped yet!
@@thenavstation - Hello Andy, clicking the Complete Course playlist will only list the first 15 episodes. At the top of the list it says: 1 video not available, masked. Can't find episode 16.
I'm teaching myself celestial navigation through book reading, as well as by watching your TH-cam series. My Tamaya sextant does not have the original inspection certificate which shows the instrument error. How can I figure out what the instrument error is?
I wouldn't worry about it, but would take and reduce a few sights from a stable platform (land!) to make sure that things are working as well as they should. In more than 40 years of taking sights using dozens of different sextants, I've never seen a sextant with a major instrument error that had to be applied to the sight correction, whether it was listed on an inspection certificate or not shown.
I am sure glad to have found your video. You speak with a very pleasant and clear voice most suitable for an effective teacher. I am your fan now!
I’m getting into this cuz I recently learned older aircraft used celestial navigation before they were fitted with things like radio navigation. I hope I can utilise this knowledge for flight simulators.
That would probably depend on if the flight simulator has an accurate sky map.
@@LisaAnn777 That’s what I need to rely on. Unfortunately, videos I see online are always in daylight so I can never confirm it.
@@LisaAnn777 Hello again, I’ve recently found out the flight simulator I’m familiar with does indeed support celestial navigation so I will be able to utilize this knowledge for aviation 😁
This is a great series Andy, really well presented. I like the pace, simple graphics, & very clear explanations. See you in Bermuda! John & Crew, CD36 TIARA :)
I hated math, geometry, and trig in HS. I hated them in College. I became a Naval Officer and.....fell in love with celestial navigation.
I like how old fashioned the setup for this series is
Hello!
Have an email I could shoot a few questions your way?
I’m going to pursue my celestial navigation cert to upgrade my license in the next coming months and I’m absolutely nervous. I planned on going through this series and the Burch book before the course starts to get a head start. I feel as if I will struggle, as I’m not the greatest with math! Willing to offer some guidance??
Sorry for the delay, you can find me here or at av.howe20@gmail.com.
My celestial nav experience is some 30 years astern. I just might do this, as a refresher, just for the halibut.
Happy that you can give it a shot.....you'll be surprised at how much you'll remember!
Ok, Mr. Nav Station, are you sitting down? The reason why I'm going to undertake your course is because... get this... I debate with Flat Earth folks here on TH-cam! And these guys are nothing if not ingenious. The latest "proof" of a flat Earth is... are you still sitting down?... that Celestial Navigation *can't* work on a Globe! It's unbelievable, yet they believe it, serious as a heart attack.
I've only watched the first two episodes of your course, and I just wanted to tell you your style and presentation are just perfect. I really got a kick out of the 30,000 foot overview, that really clears a lot of things up, and you explained things perfectly. You're a natural teacher, and I'm grateful for all the work you put into this course. 🙂
THAT is pretty funny!
@@thenavstation Elevation angle measurements require a horizontal plane (flat earth). How do you measure an elevation angle with a curved baseline (globe)?
@@tbrown3356 Elevation angle measurement does not require a horizontal plane or flat earth - your first misunderstanding.
@@karhukivi "Definition of angle of elevation
: the angle formed by the line of sight and the horizontal plane for an object above the horizontal."
Angle of elevation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
@@tbrown3356 due to the size of the earth, the curvature is so minuscule it can be counted as flat for the sake of EAM
I'm teaching myself celestial navigation through book reading, as well as by watching your TH-cam series. My Tamaya sextant does not have the original inspection certificate which shows the instrument error. How can I figure out what the instrument error is?
Unless you find that accurate sights seem to be impossible, I wouldn't worry about it. The instrument error is documented at the factory and I'm not sure we mere mortals can approach the measurement accuracy needed to find it. I have two Tamaya sextants that I've used for many years. One documents an error of 0.1' of arc at 105 degrees altitude, and the other has no certificate. I have never incorporated the small error into any sights.....a tenth of a minute of arc is equivalent to a tenth of a mile, or a dot from a super sharp pencil on most plotting sheets, which practically speaking is not an issue.
Episodes 16 - 20 are not available on your youtube channel site. What gives?
Episode 16 is up there (click Play All on the "Complete Course" playlist), not sure why it doesn't show up otherwise but will look into that. Episodes 17+ have not been taped yet!
@@thenavstation Shows 16 vides but says one video is hidden and unavailable. Is that video 16? Thanks for the fast response :)
@@thenavstation - Hello Andy, clicking the Complete Course playlist will only list the first 15 episodes. At the top of the list it says: 1 video not available, masked. Can't find episode 16.
@@robertlafleur5179 It should be fixed...not sure how it got dropped. Mysteries of YT!
@@thenavstation - It is, thanks.
Thanks! I haven't the Funds to buy books, like I Did in Pilots school.
I'm teaching myself celestial navigation through book reading, as well as by watching your TH-cam series. My Tamaya sextant does not have the original inspection certificate which shows the instrument error. How can I figure out what the instrument error is?
I wouldn't worry about it, but would take and reduce a few sights from a stable platform (land!) to make sure that things are working as well as they should. In more than 40 years of taking sights using dozens of different sextants, I've never seen a sextant with a major instrument error that had to be applied to the sight correction, whether it was listed on an inspection certificate or not shown.
Usually Tamaya sextants have no error too. Mine reads 0 on all.