Thursday, August 18, 2022

Using the compass

Parts of the Compass
Magnetic Arrow - Always points Magnetic North
Adjustable Arrow - Adjusted by turning the ring
Journey Arrow - Journey direction

The Map
A - Where you are now
B - Where you want to go next
Points of the compass

Step 1
Place the compass on the map with the Journey arrow pointing along the way you want to go

Step 2
Turn the Adjustable Arrow so it points North as per the N on Points of the compasss on the map

Step 3 Take the compass off the map.
Don't touch the Adjustable Arrow ring.
Turn the whole compass round so the Magnetic Arrow and the Adjustable arrow are together.
The Journey Arrow points your way.

No comments:

Post a Comment