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Fig. 1: AS-20-Front
- Size: 64 mm x 17 mm
- Shape: Rectangle
- Material: Twill
- Border: Cut-edge red
- Background: Red
- Lettering Color:
- Design: Black vertical cross inside white circle + left wing
Fig. 2: AS-20-Reverse
- Back: Gauze reinforced starched
Item Name: Air Scout Navigator - Craftsman
Item ID: AS-20
Collector Rating: 0
Requirements (1947-49)
1. Explain the general differences between locating position by pilotage, dead reckoning, radio aids, and by celestial observations. Demonstrate how to file a flight plan including an alternate airport problem.
2. Using a sectional aeronautical chart, plot a triangular course with one leg at least 60 miles long and figure magnetic headings, estimated times over well-chosen check points, flying at a given airspeed with a given wind direction and speed. Explain the problem and the solution to a Squadron, bringing out the major reasons for choosing the flight altitude of each leg and the choice of particular check points.
3. Prepare a compass correction card and determine the amount of compass err for at least 8 points of a compass mounted in an automobile or airplane.
4. Make a spot map of ten neighboring airports, using auto road map as a base. Show true course and magnetic course between these airports.
5. Prepare a table of sunrise and sunset times for a particular season and place to be designated by the counselor.
6. With diagrams or drawings, explain to a Squadron or Crew the Conic projection, Mercator projection, and Polar projection, and show value and error of each.