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Hi HN!

Just a small script I wrote a few days ago, but I had 2 or 3 friends publish some blogs online and I got hella jelly --- so here's my submission, so at least I can say I made something and post it.

Hopefully you like both planes and tech and very hopefully you find this an okay read :)

Any spelling mistakes, bugs, issues, ethics, please do tell me about!

Sorry if it looks rushed -- night is coming upon us and I need to take the dog out!

Good weekend!

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Hi there! Which printer are you using? Can't be a new one at that price, surely?

Hi! erm, lemme check tomorrow -- I'm using one I got second hand in facebook marketplace from a business. The printer works with the library in the article but things like font-size selection had to be retweaked

It's a generic brand one -- but on eBay I've see some for cheap; maybe (like someone pointed out) not that cheap (sorry if title was misleading, not my intention at all)

My recommendation? buy it locally or just ask a business if they are getting rid of one (that was how I got lucky)

Sorry I can't help much more

Not knowing much about aviation, are there concerns if the printed list falls off of the pillar?

Hi! --- fantastic question, so far, mostly due to the gentle nature of General Aviation flights and my sellotape skills, I haven't had to deal with this.

I did worry at one point, but it's surprisingly sturdy.

If it does fall --- no worries! I have my original (kneeboard) copy to go off

Thanks for the question!

I’d rather reach down in the plane and pick something off the floor than do the same in my car. Especially if the plane has a half decent autopilot.

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