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The Direct Indicating Compass: DGCA Air Navigation questions

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Question 1

The main requirements of a direct reading magnetic compass are that it should be:

Question 2

For a position in the southern hemisphere, the effect of acceleration errors are greatest on headings:

Question 3

An aircraft in the southern hemisphere is turning from a heading of 090°C to 360°C using a DGI. At the end of the turn the compass will read ....... than 360° and liquid swirl will ....... this effect.

Question 4

In a standby compass the magnet system is immersed in a transparent liquid. The purpose of this liquid is to:

Question 5

To improve the horizontality of a compass, the magnet assembly is suspended from a point:

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