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Old May 25th 07, 12:46 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Matt Whiting
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Default Chuck Yeager and the IAF

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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And you know it was well calibrated?


Yup.




You did it personally? Wow, I didn't realize you were that old. Even
the best calibrated instrument is as accurate as the underlying natural
phenomenon. A sonic boom is absolute confirmation of hitting the speed
of sound. An instrument is at best a close approximation.

Matt