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Old April 7th 04, 12:35 AM
Tom Sixkiller
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"Peter R." wrote in message
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Ray Andraka ) wrote:

FWIW, although both my cars are equipped with cruise control, I don't

use
it at all.


The day an automobile's cruise control will track the lane without

drifting
to either side is the day I consider the CC similar to an aircraft's AP.

In its current incarnation, the CC is analogous to the aircraft's locking
throttle.


Follow someone on the open road and see how precisely the maintain speed.
Note, too, how many have speeds that vary 10-15 MPH or even more in hilly
country.