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Old April 6th 07, 02:49 AM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
Mxsmanic
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Default Why The Hell... (random rant)

RomeoMike writes:

OK, before I get flamed, I know that the compass needle always points to
magnetic north ...


Actually it always aligns with the magnetic field in which it is placed, which
often means that it points roughly to magnetic north, but not always, as the
geomagnetic field is quite irregular.

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