Comments by "David Terr" (@dcterr1) on "Reinventing the magic log wheel: How was this missed for 400 years?" video.

  1. Excellent video, like all your other ones I've watched. Just a few comments: First, I noticed you used 3.18 rather than 3.14 on the circular slide rule. Second, I wanted to comment on the E6-B flight "computer". I took flying lessons a few years ago and actually used one! I was quite disappointed, needless to say, that what was advertised as a "computer" was merely a slide rule, so the technology was about 350 years more primitive than that implied by the name! Nevertheless, I was impressed by its capabilities, which include calculating true and magnetic compass headings taking into account wind velocity, as well as calculating fuel consumption and flight time. I think even Da Vinci would've been impressed!
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