Oct 15, 2023 · I’ve had the same compass in my RV6 for close to twenty years now. During the last couple flights I noticed it’s heading being off by 30 degrees from what my Dynon EFIS is …

Nov 12, 2009 · The bit of the compass that has an "S" on it is attracted to the North Pole, so it's attracted straight ahead (it's the "back" of the compass, facing away from us, right now). …

Nov 25, 2020 · Basic flight planning question with a magnetic compass vs a G5 HSI. I know we need to factor in magnetic deviation as outlined on the compass card, but how...

Nov 6, 2008 · Any recommendations for a new C172 magnetic compass? We’ve had this ratty one forever. I’ve rebuilt and serviced it a couple of times over the past 20 years. Figured we’d …

Jun 1, 2014 · Picture the magnetic fields dipping into the earth, and then your compass banking or pitching (due to acceleration), and you should be able to form a mental picture of the compass …

Nov 4, 2016 · Is a compass deviation card required equipment for VFR flights? If so, can someone point me to the applicable FAR?

Mar 1, 2000 · The Earth's magnetic lines of force provide the directional information needed to navigate. A compass detects and converts the energy from these magnetic lines of force into a …

Dec 15, 2022 · The attached photo was taken in straight and level flight over Eastern Long Island. Going from left to right, the headings displayed by various instruments are: 279 on the G5 278 …

Aug 12, 2014 · The magnetic compass is pretty useless in my mind other than cross-checking your heading indicator. Any idea why the IFR gods deemed this to be a primary bank …

Nov 18, 2019 · Hey folks, Looking for magnetic compass to mount on car so to mimic use on airplane. Any recommendation?