REFLECTOR: Compass

[Keith Hallsten]

Whether or not it's strictly required, it seems like a pretty good idea, and
doesn't cost much.  I'm putting in the GRT EFIS with a magnetometer, but I
will definitely install an old-fashioned whiskey compass against that day
when nothing in the panel works!  

 

I will also keep a hand-held Comm radio with fresh batteries in the flight
bag, and have a portable GPS up and running that will revert to its own
batteries if the entire ship's electrical system goes out to lunch.  It's
not that I have no confidence in my ability to install and maintain a
reliable electrical system; I just believe it's prudent to have a workable
"Plan B" for the failure of ANY component of the aircraft if at all
possible.  When it comes to most aircraft systems, it's both possible and
practical.

 

Keith Hallsten

    

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Joe Ewen
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 6:10 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: REFLECTOR: Compass

 

A quick compass question.  If the AC is equipped with a glass panel that
provides magnetic compass heading, is a mechanical compass still required?

 

Thanks,

Joe

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