1 In 60 Rule

Question 1

What does the 1 in 60 Rule state?

Answer 1

If 1° off course, and the aircraft has flown for 60 NM, it will be 1 NM off course.

Question 2

How can the 1 in 60 Rule be used?

Answer 2

To quickly figure out what heading change is needed to get to the destination.

Question 3

What is the formula for Opening Angle (OA)?

Answer 3

Distance off Course ÷ Distance Flown x 60

Question 4

What is the formula for Closing Angle (CA)?

Answer 4

Distance off Course + Distance Remaining x 60

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The formula for Opening Angle (OA) is _______.

Answer 5

Distance off Course ÷ Distance Flown x 60

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The formula for Closing Angle (CA) is _______.

Answer 6

Distance off Course + Distance Remaining x 60

Question 7

True or False: The 1 in 60 Rule can only be used for distances measured in nautical miles.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the relationship between the angle off course and the distance flown according to the 1 in 60 Rule?

Answer 8

1° off course results in 1 NM off course for every 60 NM flown.