AUTO COMPASS

[EDMO 1078]

Any one ever get an auto compass past airworthiness inspection?

FAR does not actually say you have to have a certified compass, but some inspectors do.

Comments anyone? I have one that is good enough for a boat, and compensated. I like it

better than the antique certified that I have.

Ed in Missouri

[C5Engineer 1170]

I had more issues with A&Ps than my DAR. They were worried about me not having a compass card. I can tell which general direction I am going on mine and that's about it. GPS compass is spot on though.

[EDMO 1078]

I had more issues with A&Ps than my DAR. They were worried about me not having a compass card. I can tell which general direction I am going on mine and that's about it. GPS compass is spot on though.

Do the FARs require a compass CARD? I forgot to read that far, and I'm an A&P. I always say I'm IFR, (I FLY ROADS) and only need to read the Interstate signs to see which direction I am going, provided there is no sun to guide me!

Ed in MO

Edited 19 Jan 2012 by Ed In Missouri

[TheDeltaFox 0]

Got to love living in Alberta. All the roads are 2 miles apart north to south and 1 mile apart east to west. Makes it really easy for navigating and checking your ground speed.

I just did a compass swing the other day and my compass card sits there for show only. It's just a relative heading instrument for me. If the weather gets to the point that i'm relying on the compass then I'm most likely not in the air anyways.