Understanding Latitude and Longitude in Aviation Apps

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Source: Bret Koebbe, Sporty's iPad Pilot News, 24 August 2016

As many of you know, a major part of our trade is using latitude and longitude as aviators and sensor operators in our everyday work. If you didn't know, there are several ways of noting or inputting Lat/Longs. Not knowing could be hazardous to your health.

This article from Sporty's iPad Pilot News provides an excellent and quick explanation of the basics of Lat/Longs and things to think about when it comes to coordinates and the systems (avionics, sensors, software, etc.) you work with.

 Understanding Latitude and Longitude in Aviation Apps