Yes, my pilot friend concurs. Here's what he says:
That is a CDI, A course deviation indicator. Or a related HSI (horizontal
situation indicator). It is connected to the VOR radio. The anaog versions have
a needle that swings left or right to indicate if you are left or right of your
proper c
No. This is the 'artificial horizon indicator' from an aircraft. Please
see my earlier post regarding VOR, indicators. Ira
On 2/29/2016 3:04 PM, Jonathan F. wrote:
I thought also about crosshair, but then you would need an image overlay or
something...
The airplane thing is a nice idea.
You're in luck. I just happen to be an FAA certified pilot. I'd almost
stake my life on it that this is the display from a VOR (Vhf Omni Range)
instrument panel display, used for aircraft navigation. My Cessna has
two of the older style, non electronic type in it. It's a dead give away
due to t
I thought also about crosshair, but then you would need an image overlay or
something...
The airplane thing is a nice idea... I have no knowledge about planes but i
think this:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/VMS_Artificial_Horizon.jpg
can move up and down, as well as left a
Joanthan,
Clearly, it was made in 1976. That's what the PCB date code 2276 and the white
stamp 7644 both say. It's a rather unique part, probably part of some
direcitonal system as you say. I'd imagine it to be a really expensive gizmo, as
microprocessors were very new back then. Which makes i
A guess:
Could it be a ‘cross-hair’ visor or a part of a level?
eric
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Jonathan F.
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