Estimate Distances and Directions

Objective

Analyze the positions of aircraft and waypoints on a coordinate grid, then select the correct answer to navigation questions about headings, distances, and flight paths.

How It Works

This game simulates basic air navigation concepts by requiring you to interpret coordinate positions, calculate headings and distances, and plan flight paths between points. You need to understand directional relationships and basic navigation concepts to determine the correct route and answer navigation questions accurately.

Step-by-step Instructions

• Observe the grid map showing aircraft (marked with ID numbers) and waypoints (marked with NATO phonetic names like ALPHA, BRAVO)
• Read the question at the top of the screen carefully
• Questions may ask about heading, rotation, distance, or total distance between points
• Analyze the relative positions of the aircraft and waypoints
• Select the correct answer from the four options provided at the bottom of the screen

Skills You Develop

• Spatial reasoning and coordinate system interpretation
• Navigation concepts including heading, rotation, and distance calculation
• Visual analysis of grid-based positioning
• Mental rotation and directional understanding
• Flight planning and route optimization
• Quick decision making with multiple variables

Coaching Tips

• Remember that headings are measured in degrees clockwise from north (0°)
• When calculating rotations, determine the shortest turn direction (clockwise or counterclockwise)
• For distance questions, count the grid squares between points (diagonals count as one square)
• Pay attention to whether the question asks about a single leg or the total flight path
• Practice visualizing the flight path before selecting an answer
• Look for the aircraft's current heading as this affects the rotation calculation