Compass Errors

Question 1

On the taxi, the magnetic compass should

Answer 1

Swing freely and indicate known headings

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

90 degree and 270 degree

Question 6

What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compas

Answer 6

The magnetic dip characteristic.

Question 7

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?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.

Question 10

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?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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?

Answer 11

The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.