Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer
by jfim on Saturday August 19, 2023 @01:34PM
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Not knowing much about aviation, are there concerns if the printed list falls off of the pillar?
Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer
by carloslagoa on Saturday August 19, 2023 @01:44PM
(#37191200)
Hi! --- fantastic question, so far, mostly due to the gentle nature of General Aviation flights and my sellotape skills, I haven't had to deal with this.
I did worry at one point, but it's surprisingly sturdy.
If it does fall --- no worries! I have my original (kneeboard) copy to go off
Thanks for the question!
Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer
by btgeekboy on Saturday August 19, 2023 @09:59PM
(#37195299)
I’d rather reach down in the plane and pick something off the floor than do the same in my car. Especially if the plane has a half decent autopilot.
Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer
by tux1968 on Saturday August 19, 2023 @03:10PM
(#37192059)
Hi there! Which printer are you using? Can't be a new one at that price, surely?
Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer
by carloslagoa on Saturday August 19, 2023 @07:20PM
(#37194348)
Hi! erm, lemme check tomorrow -- I'm using one I got second hand in facebook marketplace from a business. The printer works with the library in the article but things like font-size selection had to be retweaked
It's a generic brand one -- but on eBay I've see some for cheap; maybe (like someone pointed out) not that cheap (sorry if title was misleading, not my intention at all)
My recommendation? buy it locally or just ask a business if they are getting rid of one (that was how I got lucky)
Sorry I can't help much more
Just a small script I wrote a few days ago, but I had 2 or 3 friends publish some blogs online and I got hella jelly --- so here's my submission, so at least I can say I made something and post it.
Hopefully you like both planes and tech and very hopefully you find this an okay read :)
Any spelling mistakes, bugs, issues, ethics, please do tell me about!
Sorry if it looks rushed -- night is coming upon us and I need to take the dog out!
Good weekend!