Another option with the PZL K13a compass is to mount it directly to the
face of the instrument panel, without using the supplied mounting ring.
I used this approach due to limited panel space in my LS6, and not
wanting to lose any forward visibility by mounting on top of the panel
(LS6 forward vis is bad enough as is!).

Turns out that there are two small screws that hold the SN plate to the
back of the compass. After removing the compass from the mounting
ring, I use these screw holes to mount the compass directly to the
front of the panel, using slightly longer screws and a small backing
plate.

Doesn't take much space, keeps compass out of the sun, hasn't leaked in
over 2 years.

I never used a compass while soaring in AZ, but now in southern
Illinois I find it useful - due to the really bad vis we have on
occasions!

Pictures available on request...

Kirk
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