Why would a pilot write on the cockpit window like this?
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7$\begingroup$ I think this is used mostly by SAR or other military pilots when running grid work. $\endgroup$– Ron BeyerAug 5, 2016 at 17:18
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2$\begingroup$ @RonBeyer: that makes sense, since the picture is about the search for the missing Malasia flight. So, normal commercial pilots would not do this? $\endgroup$– Pierre BAug 5, 2016 at 18:34
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6$\begingroup$ poor man's HUD. $\endgroup$– Tab AllemanAug 5, 2016 at 19:16
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3$\begingroup$ Welcome to Aviation.SE! Please post the source of your image. $\endgroup$– FreeManAug 5, 2016 at 19:23
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2$\begingroup$ @PierreB so what? You should always post it. ML knows how to (or at least give a (bad) approximation of a translation). Moreover, I am Greek, I can help if someone wants. iEfimerida stands for electronic newspaper. $\endgroup$– gsamarasAug 6, 2016 at 2:39
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If you use a grease pencil, it rubs off easily from glass
So you can save paper, not have to look down or hunt for the info, it won't fall on the floor, and if it's written in the center of the windshield, both pilots can see it
