Artifact Details

Title

Jeppensen slide flight computer

Catalog Number

102630280

Type

Physical object

Description

Jeppensen slide flight computer consists of four plastic wheels and ruler. Printed text on middle of front wheel includes "Jeppesen model CR-2 computer". Front of computer indicates text for calculating air speed, temperature, and altitude. The back indicates text for calculating crosswinds. Smudge on ruler left of center hole.

Date

1955 ca.

Manufacturer

Jeppensen

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number CR-2
Other number see note Copyright date 1955, Patent number 2528518, 2767919, 2775404

Dimensions

1/8 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.

Category

Pre-computer/slide rule

Credit

Gift of J.A.N. Lee

Lot Number

X2677.2004