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Old 8th August 2002 | 20:12
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essouira
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Can someone explain clearly why it is advantageous to keep it switched off in flight ? I was taught to keep it on and don't understand other people's reluctance. As has been noted, the compass is swung with pitot heat on, so why not leave it on ?
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