The pilot uses the flight computer to solve such aeronautical problems as wind correction, time, and distance. Electronic flight computers have nearly replaced the old aluminum handheld variety shown here.
Display Status
This object is on display in General Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Date
1972
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Computers, General Purpose
Manufacturer
G. Felsenthal & Sons Inc.
Physical Description
Slide: aluminum with black radials, computer: white with black numbers, plastic.
Dimensions
3-D: 24.1 x 12.7 x 1.3cm (9 1/2 x 5 x 1/2 in.)
Materials
Aluminum
Inventory Number
A19771347000
Credit Line
Gift of Ben W. Rau
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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