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 Usage conditions apply
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