Video tip: magnetic compass errors
The magnetic compass is the only “self-powered”, north-seeking instrument in the panel and you’ll find one in just about every airplane. It’s not a perfect instrument though and has some inherent errors due to its design and construction. This week’s tip takes a look at when you’re most likely to experience these errors and how to compensate for them should you ever need to rely on the compass for primary navigation guidance.
The video clip is from Sporty’s 2022 Learn to Fly Course
As Sporty’s lead aviation course and video producer, Bret is usually flying an interesting airplane, and often with a camera rolling. He oversees the development, production and distribution of over 30 aviation courses from Sporty's, including the Private Pilot Learn to Fly Course. He is a flight instructor and check airman at the Sporty's Academy flight school and a senior captain on a Cessna Citation.
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Great review COLE
Shouldn’t there be some discussion about the effect of Air Conditioning or other factors taht affect the Mag compass. I know of a few folks that have had trouble because they either followed the compass with incorrect direction or disnt believe the compass due to false hoods they had been told of.