In message , Ed Rasimus
writes
Since dum**** fighter drivers don't like numbers the presentation on
the radar screen would be little lines indicating min and max ranges.
When the radar gets a range, the computer whiz-bang calculates how far
the gizmo can get at the current density altitude.

I love Ed's knack for concise, elegant and accurate descriptions. If
only we were allowed to use such enjoyably accessible styles in official
handbooks...

(I do what I can with a war on the passive voice, but it's a slow and
uphill fight)

--
Paul J. Adam