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Turning error

Definitions

  • One of the errors inherent in a magnetic compass caused by the dip compensating weight. It shows up only on turns to or from northerly headings in the Northern Hemisphere and southerly headings in the Southern Hemisphere. Turning error causes the com

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021