2.1 compass turning error

Question 1

in the northern hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if

Answer 1

an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading

Question 2

deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the

Answer 2

magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force

Question 3

during flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate

Answer 3

only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight

Question 4

deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by

Answer 4

certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft

Question 5

in the northern hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate

Answer 5

correctly when on a north or south heading

Question 6

in the northern hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the west if

Answer 6

a right turn is entered from the north heading

Question 7

in the northern hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when

Answer 7

the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading

Question 8

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 8

the compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occuring

Question 9

in the northern hemisphere a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the east if

Answer 9

a left turn is entered from a north heading