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I have been put on a quest to find a triangulator. I know what its for, but all i can find are software programs to do it. What i'm looking for is apparently the old kind that was something like a slide rule. I have searched google, msn, amazon and ebay in hopes of at least getting a picture of what this thing looks like. I have a patent number for it if that would help. I dont know if its possible to search by patent number. any possible help is greatly appreciated.....
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It sounds like what you're describing is an E6B, airman's flight calculator. It works like a slide rule to solve problems for ground speed, fuel use and stuff like that. On the back side is a compass bezel and grid to triangulate course correction angles for wind speed/direction problems.
You can get an E6B at an airport flight center that sells sectional charts, books and other supplies for pilots and student pilots.
E6B link
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You can get an E6B at an airport flight center that sells sectional charts, books and other supplies for pilots and student pilots.
E6B link
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Thanks! the CC has a pilot program now I'll check there. If thats not it or wont work well then I'm still clueless.
Edit: well i just did a patent search and found a diagram of it and its something different, it actually looks like a slide card. I'm sure i wont find an original one as it was patented in 1939. but surely I should be able to find one somewhere I would think....any one have any ideas?
Edit: well i just did a patent search and found a diagram of it and its something different, it actually looks like a slide card. I'm sure i wont find an original one as it was patented in 1939. but surely I should be able to find one somewhere I would think....any one have any ideas?
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This is the link I needed to be able to view the information. Its only free for 5 days.
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This is where i got the info. The patent number is 2166372
patent search
Its used in some engineering classes I'm told (I havent gotten that high yet). For now I just want to "play" with it until I need it (sorry I'm a geek). If you put in certain info about an angle it will give you the formula(s) to figure out the missing info. Maybe I'll see what else I can find on the soft ware versions. They look like more fun.
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to view patent info
This is where i got the info. The patent number is 2166372
patent search
Its used in some engineering classes I'm told (I havent gotten that high yet). For now I just want to "play" with it until I need it (sorry I'm a geek). If you put in certain info about an angle it will give you the formula(s) to figure out the missing info. Maybe I'll see what else I can find on the soft ware versions. They look like more fun.
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Ever heard of aircraft spruce and company?
They have all kinds of aviation stuff.
Check out: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catmai...st=cathome.php
They have all kinds of aviation stuff.
Check out: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catmai...st=cathome.php
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