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Vertical card compass

Definitions

  • A magnetic compass that consists of an azimuth on a vertical card, resembling a heading indicator with a fixed miniature airplane to accurately present the heading of the aircraft. The design uses eddy current damping to minimize lead and lag during

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021