Find the QDR and distance from Shannon VOR/DME (SHA, 52°43’N, 008°53’W) for an aircraft in cruise at position 52°30’N 008°00’W:
Refer to figure.
(1) Find the location on the chart;
(2) Plot a line connecting the aircraft's position to SHA VOR;
(3) Determine the distance:
Remember that degrees of latitude are 60 NM apart. Using a ruler, measure the distance corresponding to 1º of latitude on the chart (60NM) = 10.5 cm.
Plotted line measures approximately 6 cm:
Distance = (6 x 60) / 10.5 = 34 NM
(4) Determine the QDR:
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From SHA, draw a parallel line to the nearest meridian (this will be the True North reference);
Measure the angle between the True North reference and the line from the aircraft's position: 113º T (from true north)
Apply magnetic variation to obtain QDR => isogonal line 4ºW. Therefore, the magnetic bearing equals:
113ºT + 4ºW = 117ºM; or
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Alternatively, you can use a protractor. Place the protractor over the VOR and match the radials on the map with the degrees on the protractor (it is as if the protractor was aligned with Magnetic North). You can see on the protractor at which degree the lines align to.
Closest option: 118º and 34 NM
Note: QDR = Magnetic bearing from a station.
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