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More likely the sensor data is all there, but the high level routine only checks for variation in latitude and longitude.
by mxfh 9y ago
More likely the sensor data is all there, but the high level routine only checks for variation in latitude and longitude.
- moftz 9y agoIt seems like a GPS meant to go on an aircraft would support checking all degrees of direction before deciding to turn off or just not turn off at all since having an aircraft turn off any of its navigational aids seems really dumb. It sounds like he's using just a typical handheld GPS or one meant for a car instead of a real aircraft version.
- mikeash 9y agoThere are cheap handheld aviation units that are not meant to be relied upon in any way, but just help out when able. You're never supposed to put yourself in a situation where losing them would create any safety risk. GPS units that you actually rely on are built to a totally different standard (and price).