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 Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:07 am Post subject: Updated GPS info - Plotting on Google Earth. HOW TO DO |
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Ok, Looking at the stats from my site, hundreds of you have looked at my GPS
info over the last few days.
That tells me that we have some interest here and some shy folks that need
some more info. I did get quite a few private emails asking on how this was
done so...................
I have updated the info here http://www.cfisher.com/gps/ and you have a
basic crash course in how in a few minutes to be able to view your own
flight tracks.
GPS are great tools but never leave home without current charts and
thorough knowledge of dead reakoning in the event of failure.
Dave
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| Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject: Updated GPS info - Plotting on Google Earth. HOW TO DO |
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That's what I've been saying for a long time now.... GPS is great... But
... Charts and dead reckoning works without batteries.
Noel
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| Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: Updated GPS info - Plotting on Google Earth. HOW TO DO |
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Noel,
I agree, Charts and dead reckoning are the most reliable when
all else fails. My flight instructor never allowed a GPS or a VOR
in solo cross country or on the way to the check ride. Strickly Dead
Reckoning and Charts.
For what its worth, The Phrase " Crash Course " was an unwritten
law that was not to be use within the aviation community. It speaks for itself !!1
crash course in how in a few minutes to be able to view
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Michel
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject: Updated GPS info - Plotting on Google Earth. HOW TO DO |
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On Feb 27, 2007, at 2:54 AM, Noel Loveys wrote:
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Of course, Noel!
Now, I have been flying for only four years but I have sailed, and
navigate for some 45 years. Here is my experience: Navigation starts by
position assessment. Before the accuracy of the GPS, it was based on
several observations, radio or visual bearings, recognition of the
coastline or buoyage, and ... flair. The idea is; if only one input
doesn't agree with the total picture - turn 180 degrees then start
thinking!
Mind you, you don't always need to know where you are. Sometimes
knowing where you are not, suffice. For example, as long as you don't
see the coast, there is little chance you will run ashore.
The problem with the GPS and digital moving maps is that you put all
your navigational assets in one basket. Just as you keep at any time an
eye open for a landing place in case your uncertified engine should
stop, you should also know where you are, in case your GPS stops.
Cheers,
Michel
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Float Flyr
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| Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject: Updated GPS info - Plotting on Google Earth. HOW TO DO |
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"Putting all your navigational assets in one basket" is a really nice way of
putting it. I use the GPS mostly to track my flight but.... Yes there are
times that I've just pointed my nose using the GPS. Takes into account
little things like drift. Boy do I have a story I could tell there!
All my flying is VFR which means that I see where I'm going. The beauty of
using the charts is from the charts I choose land marks and then fly, out
the window, from one landmark to the next. Knowing how to dead recon is a
valuable asset even though I seldom ever get to use it.
Wait 'till I get to the prairies in two years!
Noel
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