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Forum: Navigation 16-03-2018, 14:28
Replies: 139
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Posted By Mariano
Re: Chart Sticker Shock 2018

A question to those with good memory. Back in 76/77 when I was in public school in Washington DC , all students received a ruler stamped "METRIC IN AMERICA"(still have it). What happened with that...
Forum: Navigation 14-03-2018, 16:38
Replies: 139
Views: 14,508
Posted By Mariano
Re: Chart Sticker Shock 2018

1* - I know it's Imperial, I just use the term AMERICAN to differentiate from the UK

2* - Nobody said its ilogical

3* - Better start using your calculator, 1 nautical mile is 6076.4 feet, oops....
Forum: Navigation 14-03-2018, 06:02
Replies: 139
Views: 14,508
Posted By Mariano
Re: Chart Sticker Shock 2018

Metric is a simple and LOGIC system, that is spreading as a world standard.

As an example: Metric: 1 ton = 1000 kg, 1 kg = 1000 gr, 1 km = 1000 meter, 1 mt = 100 cm (it's the same for all other...
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