On 2007-03-14 17:45:14 -0700, "John Galban" said:



By the way, when I took my PPL check ride back in the dark ages, I
was expected to do more than just give the examiner a WAG on the
diversion. I had to turn towards the alternate using a WAG, then
come up with the actual course, distance and time to the new
airport. In a real life weather diversion, given the possibility of
reduced visibility or low ceilings, the accuracy of that calculation
could mean the difference between arriving, or flying past the
alternate.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

The check ride hasn't changed since you took it (at least in that
respect). The method of coming up with the actual course, distance and
time might have change, though. We no longer use leagues for distance,
for example. :-)

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World Famous Flight Instructor