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Chinese invention probaly first made in China during the Qin dynasty 221206 BC Chinese fortune tellers used lodestones a mineral composed of an iron oxide which aligns emigrants had with them. It is a fairly simple instrument that uses a magnet mounted on a pivot that turns in response to the earths magnetic field to determine direction but not position The magnetic needle points to the magnetic North Pole which is different from geograph 1. Why Use A Compass Turn. Compass turns are used in aircraft using only a magnetic compass for guidance. Generally used when the directional gyro ceases to function properly. Compass will operate despite failures in the electrical, vacuum or pitot static systems. INTRODUCTION. Chain surveying can be used when the area to be surveyed is comparatively is small and is fairly flat.. But when the area is large , undulating and crowded with many details , triangulation(which is the principle of chain survey) is not possible.. for Cave Survey. The basics of understanding and reading a compass. This training is only intended to cover compasses. For more advanced map reading or inclinometer reading please see future training materials. Written and presented by Adam Sampson for the Kentucky Karst Conservancy .. The Compass. http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/images/compass.gif. Bearing. a horizontal angle measured . clockwise. . from GN or MN to some other point. Find Magnetic North. http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/text/images/4_0_0_0/4_1_5_0_magnetic_02.jpg. Groundschool. Session 2. Human Factors, Aerodynamic Factors, Flight . Instruments (IFH Chapters 3&. 4. ). Human Factors. The aspects of human factors of most concern to Instrument flight are sensory illusions related to the lack of visual reference encountered . SHTP 2014. Brian . Boschma. . Autopilot near Full Time Operation are Key. Priorities:. Reliability & Robustness. Redundancy. Performance. Power consumption. AP Failure Mechanism’s . Tiller pilots. Brought to you by powerpointpros.com. What is a Compass?. A compass is an instrument used for navigation that shows directions.. N. S. E. W. An example of a magnetic compass. The Cardinal Directions. . λ. = . H1. (Mean DF at compass position towards magnetic North). H( DF ashore towards magnetic North). λ . 2 = . H2. (Mean DF at compass position towards magnetic North. . PAD3O. How to use a Compass. A Compass Rose indicates the 4 cardinal points, . N. orth, . S. outh, . E. ast and . W. est. It also includes all half way points. Degrees are assigned to the cardinal points for a total of 360 degrees. . Using a compass.. Why do you need a compass?. A compass helps you to find where you are and find your way.. This is very useful but can be critical if you get lost and visibility is poor. . Two main ways you use a compass are:. What . instrument is required to be installed by 14CFR Part 91 during VFR and IFR flight operations? . What . are the letters and numbers marked on the magnetic compass and how many degrees apart are they?. Version . 4. : . November. 9, . 2016. By: . Walt . Deppe. File History. Version 1 – Walt . Deppe. , 9/23/2014. Version 2 – Walt . Deppe. , 10/2/2015. Version . 3 . – Walt . Deppe. , . 9/13/2016. WHOTS - ADCP Compass Calibration History Version 5: January 18, 2017 By: Walt Deppe File History Version 1 – Walt Deppe , 9/23/2014 Version 2 – Walt Deppe , 10/2/2015 Version 3 – Walt Deppe