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Old November 17th 07, 02:49 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Vaughn Simon
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Default Are there any "pilot" watches that are actually helpful for pilots?


"JGalban via AviationKB.com" u32749@uwe wrote in message
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For the people who have flown, have any of you found a watch with any
special features that actually helped you in performing your piloting
tasks?


I had one occasion to put the altimeter watch to use. I was flying
through a class B when the controller questioned my altitude.


I will admit it. I have used my altimeter watch a few times when I had
"failed" the altimeter for a student. Other than that, I only use it to tell
time. I even find the timer function distracting while flying. If I need to
time a leg I just jot down the time and do the math.

I suppose a Zulu function would be useful.

Vaughn