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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.

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This object is on display in General Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

General Aviation
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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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