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   Radius of Action - Returning to
   Moving Base		   Beyond your average e6b:
Visualize results of radius of action calculations
 
Radius of Action Returning to
Moving Base

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This program calculates the distance (radius of action) and necessary headings and time to fly before having to return to the same base of departure but that is moving at a constant speed and course given wind conditions and the fuel time available.

Note: Radius of Action Calculations are also known as Point of Safe Return (PSR) Calculations .

Instructions:
Input data in the white colored fields in the desired unit column and press "Calculate". Results will then be displayed along with a visual representation. If inputs are invalid then no results or visual representations will be displayed.

For a random example click on "Test" and then "Calculate". You may click "Test" as many times as you wish to generate an infinite amount of examples.

To clear all fields press "Reset".

See also:
  Intercepting Moving Target  
  Radius of Action - Returning to the Same Base
  Radius of Action - Returning to Alternate Base
  Radius of Action - Returning to Moving Alternate Base
 
 

   

   
 
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Units and Abbreviations
Length or Distance
Nm -  nautical miles
km -  kilometers
sm -  statute miles
 
Speed
knots -  knots (Nm/h)
km/h -  kilometers per hour
sm/h -  statute miles per hour
 
Time
h or hr(s) -  hour(s)
m or min(s) -  minute(s)
s or sec(s) -  second(s)
 
Angle
o -  degrees 
 
 

 

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