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How to use the Kwikplot MP-1 and MP-2 Grid Scales
NOTE: If you have a MP-1 with the EW grid finder, you may follow the same steps to find both Lat/Long by using only the NS portion of the plotters grid finder. EW is used for a different chart system, Not for Civilian Sectional Charts.

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1.To find your latitude minutes of your target- Select your Target

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2.Place the "0" of your scale minute reader directly on the target

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3.Read the number from the scale where the latitude line insects the scale. If your target is North of a 30' latitude, add 30' to the scale number. Below the 30' latitude, the direct scale number is actual minutes.
COFIELD VOR = 36 degrees, 22', 00" N Lat.

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4.To find the Longitude-Plotter must be turned as depicted.

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5.Slide plotter scale "0" directly on the closest Longitude line to the right of target.

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6.While maintaining the "0" on longitude line to the right of your target- Rotate plotter placing the "30" of scale to the left of target. Adjust so that your target is directly under the scale reader line.

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7.Keeping the "30" on the long. left of target, "0" on right long, read the scale number directly on your target. If your target is left of a 30' add 30 to the number on the scale. If your target is right of the 30'long. Scale number is your actual minute number.
COFIELD VOR = 76 degrees,30'+ 22',00" = 76 degrees,52',00" W Longitude.