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I imagine that a slashed zero would be used in places where both letters and numbers are possible, and a non-slashed one where only numbers are contextually exp

by olex 8y ago

I imagine that a slashed zero would be used in places where both letters and numbers are possible, and a non-slashed one where only numbers are contextually expected. This seems to match the header picture: "5240N" uses a slashed zero, but all numbers-only indicators to the left are non-slashed.

WouterSpaak 8y ago
I would assume this is true. In French (where Airbus comes from) 'West' is called 'Ouest'. "5240O" would be a pain.
- mikl 8y ago
  On the other hand, in Danish and Norwegian, East is "Øst", making slashed zeros awkward together with compass directions. Dotted zeros would be better.
- beojan 8y ago
  English is the universal language of aviation, so I'd expect the displays would be in English only.