Compass errors Flashcards

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What are the various compass errors?

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V - Variation – difference between true North and magnetic north
D - Deviation – due to magnetic field of aircraft
M - Magnetic Dip - gets closer to North Pole
O - Oscillation – due to turbulence or rough control
N - Northerly Turning Errors - (UNOS)
A - Acceleration/Deceleration Errors - (ANDS)

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