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trackrn6 on Oct 7, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Insane Innovation of TI Calculator Hobbyists

Before iPads were commonly used while flying. My first program was setting up an app to calculate wind correction and fuel estimates into my TI-83.

It was the first time I was able use Trig and programming to solve a real world problem.

ChicagoBoy11 on Oct 7, 2021 [–]

hahah that's awesome! Makes me wonder now if anyone ever took a checkride and instead of an e6b just whipped out a TI83 in the middle of it. I'd pass that guy instantly! hehehehe

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