Stan Gosnell wrote:
We use it offshore for approaches. We can do a parallel-offset approach to
a rig, offsetting the final approach course 1/2 mile so that we aren't
flying directly at the rig on final.

Oddly enough, the CNX-80 only allows you integral mile offsets. AFAICT,
there's no way to do a 1/2 mile offset.

It's also useful for search and
rescue, and likely for other utility uses.

OK, I guess those all make sense.

Not everyone flies spam cans between airports.

I'm not completely sure, sir, but I do believe I'm being made fun of :-)