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Offline ToeTag

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Range E6b
« on: August 04, 2012, 08:37:18 PM »
Want a range ring (like radar ring) for your AC when E6B is up during flight.  It shows how far you will go @ max cruise.  It only updates when you refresh the E6B.
« Last Edit: August 04, 2012, 09:00:42 PM by ToeTag »
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Offline shermanjr

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2012, 08:48:01 PM »
+1 thatsa cool idea
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Offline Scherf

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2012, 12:47:58 AM »
-1, I'd have to zoom out too far.
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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2012, 01:11:43 AM »
unnecessary

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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2012, 03:26:06 AM »
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Offline USCH

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2012, 08:13:04 AM »
a grid is 25miles, do the math and quit slacking off.. next youll want ai to fly for you  :huh lol
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Offline ToeTag

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2012, 04:54:09 PM »
I have an E6B for a watch.  I know how to use it but most do not.  If the clipboard e6b already does the calcs for you why not just have it show your max range? 
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Offline Tank-Ace

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2012, 04:58:22 PM »
Whenver I check range, its usually to see how much I need to throttle the engine back to get home, while still maintaining fleeing-speed.
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Offline ImADot

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2012, 05:22:05 PM »
Quote from: ToeTag on August 05, 2012, 04:54:09 PM
If the clipboard e6b already does the calcs for you why not just have it show your max range? 

It already does...just not with a range circle on your map. No need for more than what it already gives you. As has been said already, grids are 25 miles square...
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Offline guncrasher

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2012, 02:23:33 AM »
Quote from: ToeTag on August 05, 2012, 04:54:09 PM
I have an E6B for a watch.  I know how to use it but most do not.  If the clipboard e6b already does the calcs for you why not just have it show your max range? 

doesnt it already show your maximum range? and also your time?

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Offline Krusty

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2012, 01:43:05 PM »
The range on E6B is not your actual range you can travel. It's simply how many mph you're doing times how much time you have left. It doesn't take into account altitude.

A "ring" is a dumb idea frankly, because it would be useless and not accurate. Just know 1 sector = 25 miles across. If you're low on gas keep all the alt you can. At 30k you can glide over 3 sectors with no gas left. If you're on the deck, spend some gas climbing very shallowly so that when you run out you can glide her in to land.

There are tons of ways to lean out a trip home, but the best one: TAKE MORE GAS WHEN YOU ROLL!
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Offline ToeTag

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2012, 07:00:42 PM »
Jeeze you guys are over the top.  Thought it would be a neat add.  Instead I get flamed. 

Enjoy your evening guys.
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Offline HighTone

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2012, 08:30:16 PM »
That wasn't flammed bud. They gave some good why its not necessary or why they don't think its needed. It doesn't make the idea good or bad, its just their opinion.


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Offline ToeTag

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2012, 08:47:37 PM »
Flame:

do the math and quit slacking off.. next youll want ai to fly for you  Excuse me?!?! lol

A "ring" is a dumb idea frankly

Just think these were unneeded comments......sorry had a real crapper of a day....see you in the MA.

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Offline Cjpedrido

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Re: Range E6b
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2012, 09:12:28 PM »
+1... :aok

 I think it is a good suggestion.  Anything that can promote the game in a positive manner is welcome.  This is all that.   A great benefit especially for newcomers and Bombers doing multiple doglegs. 

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