Navigation

Miker, If you live in Brisbane I may be able to help you. Navigation is a very practical thing to learn. True, the theory can be learnt from a book or the www but there is nothing better than sitting on a hill and in a deep creek bed. Mal T.

Miker, I used to teach navigation in the Army for about 30 years and it was my favourite subject to teach. I probably have a book or two I can lend you and then we could go and sit on a hill to put the theory into practice. Give me a ring on 32276259. I work in the city and live at Corinda. Hear from you soon. Mal T.

Mal T,

Appreciate the offer. I'll give you a call within the next few days to discuss.

Thanks

Miker.

The Dec edition of 'Aus 4WD Monthly' has a good article on navigating - including Grid references, Latitude and Longitude and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Have a look at the AUSLIG web http://www.auslig.gov.au/mapping/specs.htm - or via Geoscience Australia. They have a book for $2 'How to use a topographic map'.

This may be helpful

http://www.dola.wa.gov.au/home.nsf/13f4740e94dce8e3482566a40024dcdb/8b3ad06c7c9f4993482569450034ce79?OpenDocument

Cheers
Greg

Thanks for the feedback. I'm sure it will generate some light reading.

Mike.