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Old 24th July 2006 | 17:35
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Tinstaafl
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From: Escapee from Ultima Thule
Happened to be at the pilot shop in Orlando yesterday & saw one for the first time. Was not impressed.

Large, cumbersome & slower to use than a pencil & bit of paper + looking at the DI to gauge w/v vs runway direction.

Nothing on the device seems to lock any of the myriad wheels to any particular position. What happens to your settings when you put down/in a side pocket/in your nav bag/wherever - and the awkward thing gets bumped?


My judgement: A WOFTAM - and only more efficient than a pen if you're illiterate.
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