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Fig. 1: AS-19-Front
- Size: 66 mm x 17 mm
- Shape: Rectangle
- Material: Twill
- Border: Cut-edge red
- Background: Red
- Lettering Color:
- Design: Black vertical cross inside white circle
Fig. 2: AS-19-Reverse
- Back: Gauze reinforced starched
Item Name: Air Scout Navigator - Observer
Item ID: AS-19
Collector Rating: 0
Requirements (1947-49)
1. Draw and explain a wind triangle diagram to show how to obtain heading and ground speed when given course, airspeed, wind direction and wind speed.
2. Show the relative locations of the North and South Magnetic Poles and the location of the "Agonic" line in the United States. Explain the differences and relationships amoung True North, variation, and deviation.
3. Design and build a simple floating compass from a sewing needle, cork, and waterglass and demonstrate the differences between true and magnetic north and the effect of nearby magnetic bodies on the compass reading.
4. In a group meeting, explain and demonstrate three methods for locatingand identifying the North Star.
5. Prepare a talk for presentation to a group meeting explaining the conversion of standard time to local time.
6. Read the signs and symbols on an airway map as designated by your counselor.