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Old 19th Aug 2001, 23:05
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NorthernSky
 
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The fix page allows you to 'draw' some of the MSA analysis onto the map. Eg, if the MSA is sectorised within 25nm, being 2300ft from 060deg bearing to 180deg bearing, and 3700ft outside, you can replicate this on your map display by drawing those radials and a 25nm arc.

However, as Jeppesen insist upon drawing terrain charts using bearings to the field, not from, you have to do a lot of quick 180 addition and subtraction.

Jeppesen charts used to be really good.

And then they started printing them on flame-retarded paper.

None of the 'bus kit I have used features a FIX page. It is the ONE thing I would take from a Boeing and put in a 'bus!

[ 19 August 2001: Message edited by: NorthernSky ]
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