Compass Errors Flashcards

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On the taxi, the magnetic compass should

A

Swing freely and indicate known headings

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from an east heading in the Northern Hemisphere

A

The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from an easterly heading in the Northern hemisphere

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The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll in toe turn is smooth.

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

The compass will indicate a turn to the right but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

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On what heading will the magnetic compass read most accurately during a level 360 degree turn, with a bank or approximately 15 degrees

A

90 degree and 270 degree

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What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compas

A

The magnetic dip characteristic.

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a south heading in the northern hemisphere?

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The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a westerly heading in the northern hemisphere?

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The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a northerly heading in the northern hemisphere?

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The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a west heading in the northern hemisphere?

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The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the run is smooth.

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a north heading in the northern hemisphere?

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The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.

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