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Old September 7th 06, 10:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Andrew Sarangan[_1_]
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Default Why are headings still magnetic?

Bob Moore wrote:
Andrew Sarangan wrote
So, I still don't agree that navigation systems have
advanced to the point where we can abandon the
magnetic based instruments.


Hmmmm....I wonder how we used to navigate 'over-the-pole'
back before INS? Hint....Grid Navigation, an unslaved
DG referenced to true north.


I don't claim to know anything about navigation over the poles, but if
it is as simple as you say it is, why do we continue using the
magnetic compass for every-day navigation? My guess is that it must be
complex, difficult, expensive or unreliable.

 




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