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Paper charts
In Response To: It's funny to hear the CG these days say, "Do you have a cell phone?" 
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() I love paper charts. I have the Raytheon stuff and a Garmin back up in the cockpit but I still have my paper charts dating back to the early 80's when I began cruising. Twice a year I sit down with all the CG Local Notice to Mariners chart updates, and pen and ink all the changes to each of my charts. Pure unadulterated pleasure on a cold winter day. Looking at all the harbors we call at. When underway we keep the appropriate paper chart on the chart table and do as you do with the dividers. I only turn on the Raytheon gear, which is mounted at the chart table, when visibility is reduced. Otherwise I pilot using my charts. Very comforting.
Messages In This Thread
- What will I do with all the free space in my chart drawer, now that I have an Ipad?
- iPad all - Garmin Bluechart
- Here are the ones we use for navigation
- Well, maybe not....
- It's funny to hear the CG these days say, "Do you have a cell phone?"
- Maybe I'm old fashioned....
- Also old fashoned
- A handheld GPS is a good investment
- Me 3
- Hand held GPS, which got me across the gulf of Mexico twice and all through the Bahamas, paper charts
- Sounds like you're using them. Truth is, I haven't penciled a bearing, drawn a course/speed line, in years.
- I've read that the military isn't using paper anymore
- Almost took up drafting mid life. Wanted to draw on my past experiences but the details were too sketchy..
- Sounds like you're using them. Truth is, I haven't penciled a bearing, drawn a course/speed line, in years.
- It's funny to hear the CG these days say, "Do you have a cell phone?"
- iPad all - Garmin Bluechart
