Sextant estimates that the flag comes into full view in less than one second. |
As regards forward-fit, there are only three system integrators: Honeywell and Rockwell Collins, each having a similar share of sales, with Sextant as an emerging player. |
The arc was extended from an octant to a sextant and a stout handle was added at the back of the instrument. |
A compass, sextant and charts were the necessary tools for plotting a course. |
Celestial navigation used a sextant built right into the cockpit but if the plane was wallowing at all, it was useless. |
The goal of this expedition was to navigate to the North Magnetic Pole by traditional means using a sextant and an astrocompass. |