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Old 29th Dec 2016, 06:42
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evilroy
 
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Originally Posted by ICM
Evilroy: I seem to have missed this topic first time around, but I suspect that what you're after is this, as fitted on the RAF's VC10 C Mk 1 and Belfast aircraft on first entry to service in the mid-1960s. I was not aware of its being used elsewhere, but I stand to be corrected on that.



As you can see, it had both TwinTrack and Lat/Long displays. On the VC10 it was fed by True Airspeed (TAS), Decca Doppler 62 and a US-made Polar Path gyro-magnetic compass system. (Sorry, the maker's name has slipped after some 40+ years, and I forget the Belfast inputs, though I'm sure it was a Smiths compass system, as part of the overall Flight system.)

I believe that the GPI7 was removed from the VC10 during later system updates, but I can vouch for its still being in use in 1978. I also seem to recall that it was said to be the single most expensive item on the flight deck - other suggestions may be available.
Absolutely fantastic, ICM! At least I can now remember what the panel looked like. It brings back so many memories. Auto Track Plot flights with doppler, flick the 'Store' switch for a fix, note it in the log, return it to update and sit back for a while. No SAN-valid 3 minute DR alter headings.....

Many thanks!
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