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Directions And Compasses ?
Hello,
Am not a pilot, but was wondering about this. In commercial aviation, and I guess for private flying also, when directions are given, are they assumed to be True or Magnetic ? What do pilots use these days for direction ? I assume a gyro compass of some sort but am not sure. Is this correct ? If so, is this Magnetic or True ? I can't believe they spend the effort converting from one to another. Do they ? Are chart roses they use shown as True or Mag. ? What's in the cockpit ? Do they still have a Mag. compass there ? Any thoughts would be most appreciated. Thanks, Bob |
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