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Old October 11th 07, 08:19 PM posted to sci.physics,rec.aviation.piloting
Le Chaud Lapin
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Default Airplane Pilot's As Physicists

On Oct 11, 12:38 pm, Mxsmanic wrote:
Le Chaud Lapin writes:
For example, remember 29.92 on barometer is good, but would
be better if people had some idea of where 29.92 comes from. I asked
around the room, and no one knew, not even the CFI.


Seriously?


Yes, seriously. The CFI was a very likeable person, a bit young,
maybe mid 20's. I am sure he is competent as a pilot. I would not
hesitate to fly with him. But personally, I have a real hard time
being told to plug in numbers with no real understanding why. My
ability to retain quickly drops to zero doing that.

-Le Chaud Lapin-