I am a pilot and flight instructor too. Have you tried
climbing to 8-10,000 MSL and using your computer as you
usually. Then descend to near the runway, maybe 100-200
feet for a low approach. It would be a good idea to have a
second pilot or computer operator so you can keep scanning
for traffic.
Look to see if anything has changed without the shock and
vibration of a landing.
Modern had drives and Windows XP will handle head parking
automatically, but except for the new IBM laptops, there are
no drop sensors in current laptops.
BTW, pressurized airplanes have cabin altitudes of 6-8,000
feet when at cruise altitudes of 25,000-45,000 feet. Cabin
differential pressures of 6-9 psi are common.
--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P
BE400/BE300/BE1900
| Pericles wrote:
| > I am a private pilot of small planes which are not
pressurized. I
| > find that when I fly (computer with me) above 8000 ft.
after landing
| > I find my computer disoriented. The date reverts to the
earliest
| > system date, most programmes have to be booted at least
twice.
| >
| > In older versions there was a 'park the head'
(harddrive) option but
| > I can't find one for Windows XP. Anyone have an idea?
| > Would appreciate your input.
| >
| > GTR
|
| Computers are operated at 10K ft altitude routinely.
Suggest you look
| to strong sources of EM interference from A/C equipment -
radio,
| headphones, engine, etc.
|
| Q
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