Why Do Modern Flight Computers Use Flat Projection Models for Distance Calculations?
Modern aircraft navigation systems calculate distances using flat projection models rather than continuous spherical geometry — even on long-haul flights. This video explores why aviation engineers use planar math, how flight computers simplify Earth into regions, and what that choice reveals about practicality, assumptions, and navigation design. No conclusions are forced — only the question is examined. For more videos like this, visit www.myflatearth.org and subscribe for more eye-opening content.
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December 22, 2025 • 5 min read