In the early 60's we used a CHART PLOTTING BOARD Mark 6A, it was about 14"
by 14". The ships course and speed and the flight plan could be plotted at
the same time. It was a hand job but it worked, most of the time. If it
didn't you started a square search at the point you were suppose to meet.
Also it opened up and was a good place for porn pictures!





On 28/10/04 5:46 PM, in article , "Frank Minich"
wrote:


"Al Dykes" wrote in message
...


How do they do it, today ?


In the late 70's, you just looked for the biggest cloud. The ship was
usually under it.