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The plastic plotter, used in conjuction witha sectional chart, allows a pilot to plan the compass heading or direction and distance of a flight.

Display Status

This object is on display in Thomas W. Haas We All Fly at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

Object Details

Date

1968

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Computers, General Purpose

Manufacturer

G. Felsenthal & Sons Inc.

Physical Description

Clear and blue plastic with black markings.

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 33.7 × 10.2cm (1 ft. 1 1/4 in. × 4 in.)

Materials

Plastic

Inventory Number

A19772027000

Credit Line

Gift of Ben W. Rau

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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