Compass Flashcards
1
Q
What is compass swing for?
A
To determine the initial deviation
2
Q
What is compass compensation for?
A
To correct for the initial deviations
3
Q
What is compass calibration for?
A
To determine the residual deviations which are noted on the card
4
Q
What is the purpose of a DRC?
A
Stand-by instrument since it does not need any power
5
Q
What is the purpose of a flux valve
A
DRC is difficult to use and those errors in the DRC are not in the flux valve
6
Q
What is the operating principle of a flux valve
A
By 3 electromagnets the orientation of earths magnetic field relative to the aircraft is detected
