СССР НПЛ-М

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СССР НПЛ-М Наколений Планшет Лётчика -- Модернизированный
USSR NPL-M Pilot's Kneeboard Map Case (Modernized)

НПЛ-М
НПЛ-М
  • Scales:
    • Proportional percentage [ C ] D Wind drift calculator.
  • Size: 6 x 4.5 inches / 15 x 11.5 cm

Not really a map case, but a log book and planning guide with a basic flight computer built in. A thumbwheel that extends outside the case turns the C scale between the percentage scale and the fixed "D" scale. Inside the D scale is a wind drift or velocity-made-good calculator with a rotating compass rose over a grid.

Several pages are for recording airfield data and for trip planning. Two pages are blank for notes and calculations. The outside of the lid is also a writing surface. A clip holds a small pencil and an adjustable elastic strap is provided to secure the device to your knee.

Translations of the data forms

Closed cover
Closed cover
Open, showing leaves 1 and 2.  Leaf 3 is identical to 2 and leaves 4 and 5 are blank.  "Leaf 6" is the computer.
Open, showing leaves 1 and 2. Leaf 3 is identical to 2 and leaves 4 and 5 are blank. "Leaf 6" is the computer.
Faux vinyl slip cover
Faux vinyl slip cover
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