Straight and Level flight

Question 1

when is a magnetic compass subjected to certain errors

Answer 1

-when there is turbulence
-during turns
-during acceleration and deceleration
-near the magnetic poles

Question 2

when is the magnetic compass reliable?

Answer 2

when flying straight at constant speed

Question 3

how often does the DG need to be readjusted

Answer 3

every 15min

Question 4

when are compass errors more apparent

Answer 4

on headings of E and W

Question 5

what does acceleration do to the magnetic compass?

Answer 5

indicates a turns to the north

Question 6

what does deceleration do to the magnetic compass

Answer 6

indicates a turn to the south

Question 7

would an updraft be considered an acceleration?

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

would a downdraft be considered a deceleration?

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

when is magnetic compass error most apparent when turning

Answer 9

through headings close to N and S

Question 10

what happens to the magnetic compass when you turn in a N heading

Answer 10

indicates a turn in the opposite direction and lags

Question 11

what happens to the magnetic compass when you turn in a S heading

Answer 11

indicates a turn in the proper directions and leads

Question 12

what happens to the magnetic compass when you turn from E or W headings

Answer 12

-to the S = the more to the south, the more it leads
-to the N = the more to the north, the more it lags