On 3/21/2022 9:24 PM, James McGauhey wrote:
at altitude it's nice to know true airspeed. So much faster and easier to find
frequencies for tower, approach, and departure control for flight following.
Can fly right on the edge of B airspace, as Seattle is my backyard whereas
before I left a larger buffer. It's all just a little easier, not that I can't
with map and round gauges. Did that for decades.
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My IFLY software gives me all that information at a touch on my $80
tablet and I feel like I'm cheating using that tool. I'm still curious
about the interest in "true airspeed" and maybe the wind speed in
direction and speed. True airspeed to me is a campfire chat bragging
issue (I've never use it to fly) and unless the wind information gives
me a heading to fly that is not available otherwise (my magenta line and
track and bearing), that info is also screen clutter. Even with the old
E6B you figured ground speed, heading, and ETA (distance / time). I
recall that being the first task to achieve on my private check ride.
I've never shortened a flight using a higher true airspeed over ground
speed. The "moving map" on the other hand is priceless and I'd hate to
give it up. I do envy all the engine info available on one screen as
that would enhance flight safety. The nice thing about "experimental"
aviation is all the options it affords. Some amount of the technology we
use is still not available in the spam cans although they are trying to
catch up. Go with what makes you happy.................
Larry Flesner
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