Re: OT: slide rules still in use Message #10 Posted by Geoff Quickfall on 15 Mar 2009, 5:29 p.m., in response to message #9 by Maximilian Hohmann
Hello Max,
How is the HP 01 project going?
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By then, two fighter jets will already be flying beside us, escorting us to a suitable landing field!
Same here, if you miss a radio frequency change and ATC cannot communicate with you via your company or VHF, we too have fighters on our wing. It can happen even when you do not cross borders!
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And regarding the watch: I am not allowed to use times from my own watch at work!
Quite correct, FMC on the 777 is GPS synched, but I wear mine for cross checking. I have seen incorrect data in data bases which is why I still carry the HP 41CX and complete my own independent navigational checks as well as fuel management and etc..
In fact, the requirement for an on board sweep second hand timepiece is still in the air regulations and the HP 01 fails that definition miserably ;-)
Cheers, Geoff
P.S. I do alot of Europe flying crossing one country to the next. Tel Aviv comes to mind; leaving from Toronto you cross Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, Amsterdam, Germany, France, Italy, Greece and into Tel Aviv. So navigational accuracy and prompt communications are mandatory!
Cheers, Geoff
"Shiny side up"
Edited: 15 Mar 2009, 7:28 p.m. after one or more responses were posted
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