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Old 25th February 2006 | 02:05
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englishal

 
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From: 75N 16E
I dunno where mine is anymore, seeing as I haven't used it for 5 years I preplan properly on the computer which works out my CoG, SoG, Compass headings and all that stuff, then if I need to change it in the air I use rules of thumb, and GPS to give CoG, SoG, and actual winds......

I tried planning properly for my IR checkride several years ago, filed my flight plan which included a SID, then picked up my clearance and it took me a completely different route anyway......so now I just make sure I'm not going to run out of petrol and off I go. If I need to divert, there is always the Goto button

IO, are you now a member of the Elite then (if so, congratulations!) ? Are you back, I'm off over there on Wednesday......
Cheers
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