flipreps
Creative
aviation navigation log printer
SHOW HN2023
How HN took it
14 positive, 24 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 9 critical, out of 47 comments about the project. Thread score +0.15.
Idea: 7 for, 1 againstPerformance: 0 for, 2 againstPricing: 1 for, 1 againstDesign: 1 for, 0 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Creative and fun project for pilots
From 3 comments
Not only are you mastering the art of flight training on a vintage plane, but you’re also moonlighting as a creative tech guru with your Nav log printer project. Your kneeboard…
indus on HNSingle Engine Land PPL holder here. I would have loved this when I was flying still. Such memories with the kneeboard and nav logs! Fun fact: I left my plotter and E6B in my…
AndrewKemendo on HNMuahaha looks like a restaurant order for the kitchen I love it!
aledalgrande on HN
Good idea for flight training and kneeboard use
From 2 comments
As someone with a spare receipt printer and studying for a private pilots license……genius
cmdlinecowboy on HNNiiice. I'm looking to start flight training myself for ultralight next years and will definitely keep this bookmarked.
mschuster91 on HN
Objections
Thermal paper may darken or fade in heat and sunlight
From 2 comments
I've worked in a bunch of restaurants and now work with restaurant software (we're hiring some cool positions if you are interested [1]) The one thing I'd be a bit wary about…
palijer on HNYeah I've been "burned" by thermal receipts before. Had a receipt in my wallet. 30 days later, the thermal print completely faded. Had to dispute with credit card company over…
pierat on HN
Thermal paper may contain BPA/BPS
From 2 comments
Also, most thermal paper is high in BPA/BPS. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/business-with-us/bpa-and-bps-in-thermal-paper
clumsysmurf on HNThis is awesome, but I've been less excited with using my thermal label printer / thermal tape printer lately since realizing those labels are absolutely loaded with BPAs…
71a54xd on HN
Requests
Export from ForeFlight or SkyVector flight plans
From 1 comment
Is there any way to send a Foreflight flight plan into this printer setup?
svarlamov on HN
E-ink version with frequencies and waypoints
From 1 comment
I’ve been thinking about something like this but with an e ink display. I want something that has the frequencies and waypoints I need in case my iPad dies that isn’t reliant on…
thepaulmcbride on HN
Questions
What printer model was used
From 1 comment
neat project but no mention of what model printer you got?
nektro on HN
How the printout holds up in heat
From 1 comment
I've worked in a bunch of restaurants and now work with restaurant software (we're hiring some cool positions if you are interested [1]) The one thing I'd be a bit wary about…
palijer on HN
Alternatives named
Roll charts mounted on the handlebar or panel
From 1 comment
You should look into a roll chart. It’s a small device typically mounted to a handlebar of a motorcycle that contains directions. As you reach each waypoint, you turn a knob and…
whartung on HN
ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot
From 1 comment
Sometime soon you will discover ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot, and your life would never be the same ;)
lsh123 on HN