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I use the technology to help me fly the task and the paper map to help me
understand my location. In the UK the paper map I'm obliged to buy every year and carry with me in the cockpit is the legally accurate and up to date document and the moving map data has disclaimers. That said, I've not encountered an accuracy issue with the thoroughly fine people that prepare the generally used map data. I have Winpilot set to show minimal stuff with a plain background. Just airspace boundaries, task line, waypoints and airfield locations and a few of those widgets that show distance and bearing to next turnpoint, height required to get there etc. Once I have declared the task I tend not to touch the PDA again during the flight. When I see something getting closer on the PDA moving map I look at the paper map to check/confirm/remember what it means to me. I choose not to have many warning popups on the PDA cluttering the picture or squeaking at me and grabbing my attention when I'd rather be looking outside. When getting my act together(?) before the flight, as well as marking the task and NOTAMs on the laminated map I take the time to write extra stuff such as highlighting relevant small details that happen to fall on a fold. Martin ASW27 N5 "WaltWX" wrote in message ... I still like to fly with paper sectionals in the cockpit, especially in ... Would like to hear your opinions and solutions. Walt Rogers WX |
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