Will Aldridge
Well-Known Member
I was just trying to figure out what the compass requirements are now?
Certain aircraft are equipped with "magnetic course indicators" as opposed to magnetic compasses. In simple language the glass panel aircraft have a magnetometer to provide that data to the system. If your aircraft is equipped with gps does that count? What if its removable like a tablet?
I'm just looking at the compass that came with my plane and it weighs 10.5 ounces, maybe not much but I'm looking at everything to keep the weight down. I know i could buy a different compass that's half the weight but money is an issue.
Certain aircraft are equipped with "magnetic course indicators" as opposed to magnetic compasses. In simple language the glass panel aircraft have a magnetometer to provide that data to the system. If your aircraft is equipped with gps does that count? What if its removable like a tablet?
I'm just looking at the compass that came with my plane and it weighs 10.5 ounces, maybe not much but I'm looking at everything to keep the weight down. I know i could buy a different compass that's half the weight but money is an issue.