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- 2oldmanExplorer IIIf I want a 4-hour day I drive 4 hours then look for a flat piece of land.
- falconmanExplorerI did some followup and it appears that this particular app is not available any longer and I can't find any developer info. The app was for iPad and iPhone.
In searching, I found a similar app currently available for iPhones named "Distance Measurement" by Nanshu Kaneshiro; it works with the same finger drag concept. Not sure if there is an android compatible version. Hope you find something. - garmpExplorer IICan't really find the "measure" app you mentioned. Found one called Maps Measure, is that it? Sounds different than your description. Do you have any more info, as developer, etc. I'm looking for such an app for android tablet.
Thanks - falconmanExplorerThere is an APP called "measure". We use it all the time to check distances. Just bring it online and zoom in to the area to want to check. Hit the ruler icon and use your fingertip and follow the route you want to take, very quick and easy.
- WoodswalkerExplorerTry using Good Sam trip,planner. I'm doing that right now from MI tonYellowstone. Just add some places along the route even if you aren't planning on stopping there and will give you the miles between stops plus estimated fuel costs.
- stetwoodExplorerMost mapping programs will give a distance from point to point. It might take a little time to use. I use Streets and trips and it gives the mileage to every turn. Lots of tricks to keep miles traveled sane.
- navegatorExplorerWe use regular road maps to see where we want to go and then we use Microsoft streets and trips, old one and enter the start point, end point and let it run then tailor the trip to our liking and needs.
Thee sextant that I have is a A14 aircraft bubble sextant, it has a horizon option, sun shade and astigmatizer, it does not use a periscope nor does it have to be hanging, mine is in pristine condition and perfect working order.
The regular sextants that are used on ships, can be used on land with an artificial horizon (oil bath), the A14 uses the bubble as the horizon and the astigmatizper helps in colimating the suns image and the bubble.
I made the navigation 101 as a simple way to use a land map, there are those that do not know how to read a map, some times not even the GPS helps them.
As for the original question, I can not answer, I am old school maybe someone will write code for one, I will stick to my maps, pencil, magnetic compass, parallel ruler, pointy compasses (measuring and plotting) and my BUBBLE SEXTANT navigating those small back country roads I leave it to my awesome copilot, she is very, very good.
navegator - oh_boyExplorerA stated..Streets and Trips. Always on your puter even w/o wifi available. Start point, one or two mid points and an end point. Click on directions and it shows the actual road miles. Any mid point can be moved to anywhere along the route...300 miles just move the mid point. All exits are mile marked..
- Matt_ColieExplorer II
navegator wrote:
Yes a sextant is advisable, preferably a bubble sextant they work better on land.
I use mine after a few cervezas.
I also make an X on the ground, X always marks the spot where you are and on the map, that way I know where I am.
navegator
The problem is that you need to either put a small hole for a periscope sextant or the done for a hanging bubble. You really can't hand-hold and get a triangle smaller than about 10mi on a side.
But, this isn't any kind of an answer to the OP question.
Matt - still a real navigator - cpaulsenExplorerA regular road map.
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