what do you think of the HP 92?

[rprosperi]

(02-03-2022 03:24 AM)teenix Wrote:  Thanks for the input, it seems I would be better making a new program code. There are still a few reserved ones and that way they can be saved to cards and program files.

These spare codes are rare commodities, so I might make it work as:

C register = 0 then Program Code([f][f][C]) = OFF
C register = 1 then Program Code([f][f][C]) = ON
C register = X then other things can happen using the same program code.

It would take 2 program steps to turn ON or OFF and of course it could be done in normal RUN mode as well. At power on, it would default to OFF.


On an off topic note, my work was cut short the other day as I flew into a 19KV power line during low level survey. The wire was spanning between two hill tops and hanging at 47 meters above ground just where I happen to be. I normally fly 35 meters above ground in this type of hilly terrain but was climbing to get to the peak of the next larger hill. It was totally invisible until about one second away (70 meters or so) and and then it hit the prop and starboard wing. It was lucky, it could have turned out really nasty although the aircraft needs some major repairs. It is true what I've heard, if you see a power line in front of the aircraft you're going to hit it.

cheers

Tony

This implementation is way better than I guessed; using new codes making it available inside a program is awesome, providing total flexibility and enabling a program to behave any way you want. Nice plan Tony.

About the off-topic note - HOLY #%#$^%! That's an amazing story, and both you and we are so lucky you are able to relate it here. Is it right to assume the cable broke, and thus you were able to continue flying (straight to the airport I also assume)? What kind of plane were you in, sounds like you picked (or own?) the right kind, a real testament to it's sturdy construction. I would have never guessed contact with a power line could be safely survived. When I was learning to fly in the 70's these power lines spooked me more than anything else, but yours is the first, first-hand story I've heard. We're all thankful the incident was as benign as it was, you are a very lucky guy!