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Re: Units and area. was: gipsy moth iv
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2006 Jul 22, 04:03 -0500
> that they use nautical miles and knots for navigating
> in the cockpit. That confirms what Greg R. said was
> the practice based on his past experience.
I confirm this too. When my son (who is an amator pilot)
told me that they use knots everywhere in the world,
I did not believe him and asked a pilot of a French
airliner. Indeed, even the French use knots.
I am still waiting for an opportunity to ask a Russian pilot:-)
Alex.
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From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2006 Jul 22, 04:03 -0500
> that they use nautical miles and knots for navigating
> in the cockpit. That confirms what Greg R. said was
> the practice based on his past experience.
I confirm this too. When my son (who is an amator pilot)
told me that they use knots everywhere in the world,
I did not believe him and asked a pilot of a French
airliner. Indeed, even the French use knots.
I am still waiting for an opportunity to ask a Russian pilot:-)
Alex.
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