Magnetic Compass Flashcards
1
Q
How does the Magnetic Compass work?
A
Measures magnetic flux lines to show heading.
2
Q
What type of fluid? Why?
A
-Kerosene fluid
-Prevents oscillations and prevent cracking
3
Q
Why is a compass card important? Can you fly without it?
A
-Helps correct for errors
-Cannot fly without
4
Q
Magnetic Compass Errors
A
VDMONA
Variation
Deviation
Magnetic Dip
Oscillations
Northley turning errors (UNOS)
Acceleration Errors (ANDS)
