Using Your Compass with a Map
Video tutorials on compass fundamentals and map/compass navigation.
Introduction
Measuring Angles with Your Compass
Sighting a Bearing
North References Used in Land Navigation
Teaching folks about the different North References, when to use them, and how to convert between them has been one of my more difficult problems. A lot of students come in with lots of confusion and sometimes even incorrect information on this topic. I've put a lot of thought into how to teach this, and tried many different techniques.
You can get an overview of how I teach the topic in the online North Reference tutorial, or design your own printable declination reference sheet.
Transcripts
- North References Part 1 — the three common north references: True, Magnetic, and Grid.
- North References Part 2 — converting between north references.
- North References Part 3 — practice conversion problems.