Swissair Navigator computer
 

you guys kill me :)

Well I'm curious so can someone tell me what's special about this device?

Must be a flight computer for pilots with strong myopia! MUUAHAHAHAAAA! :}

Well his profile does say that he is 64:}

It's a very special whizz wheel, calibrated to Geneva Mean Time with a serrated edge for cutting blocks of Toblerone.

The item is relatively cheap to buy but because it is considered a precision instrument servicing is essential every 2000Nms and this can only be carried out by a approved service centre and costs an arm and a Toblerone.

Cool! I want one:}

Is the string for flossing your teeth after all the nougat?

Gee, just the other day I was trying to work a pressure pattern navigation problem on the ProLine 21 kit in the Global Express. Couldn't get it done, so I want one, too.

GF

He may be an inmate in Leavenworth jail and has just got parole.....not heard of GPS/INS etc...
There`s a bit missing..the little wooden bell...

You tie it to your glasses, leaving both hands free for maneuvering Toblerone

XPM

Interesting.
What type of HRRA were you using?
To do it right, you gotta have one of those.:}

High Range Radio Altimeter.

Maybe that's why ProLine 21 couldn't do it. :sad:

Which is necessary for pressure pattern flying, Nice catch, 411A :ok: But, funny, when they re-equipped the C-5's rad alt in early 90s, it was a HRRA. Interesting on a crossing and bored to watch absolute altitude change with pressure patterns.

GF

Hi Van - I am in Australia but do have Dad's old Swissair and Manual. Happy to copy it for you if you like. Let me know and cheers.

Hi Mick, I've just discovered my late father's Swissair Navigator, it has it's original leather case, but no instructions, which is very unusual for my dad, he used to have a whole drawer unit of instructions and guarantees for every single thing he ever bought! lol. Anyway, I've been searching everywhere for some info about it and came across your post, I was wondering if it would be possible to do me a copy as well? Not sure if you can send it through the forum or if you need my email?
My father used to fly in the 1950s from Bradford Airport in Yorkshire, he was also fascinated with bus timetables and services- he later started a small coach company, evidently if he got lost when flying, he would look for the nearest bus, and would know immediately from the colour, which service it was, where it operated, and so where he was!
Anyway, all the best, Matthew.