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Old Aug 1, 2021 | 11:37 am
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Originally Posted by jrl767
HINTS FOR SCOREKEEPING:
  • ROUTE
    • Per gcmap.com, all segments are on magnetic headings between 014 and 125, which means *no* east-to-west backtracking.

Originally Posted by YVR Cockroach
My knowledge of non-mainlne flights in the U.S. (or most of the world) is pretty weak but the first one has me stumped already as SMF-PSP is on a 125 heading so the 2 stops have to be right on track.
Originally Posted by jrl767
all segments have an easterly component … each point is east of the previous, even though a subsequent track may be less easterly than the prior one
I found that hint really confusing too and when trying to play around with a map to find stopping points between SMF and PSP, it seemed impossible because SMF-PSP at 125 is already at the limit.

Are you now saying that all daily O&Ds are on magnetic headings of 014 CW through 125, but not necessarily all segments?

Each flight segment lands somewhere more easterly than its departure point but some segments may violate the 014-125 test?
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