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Old 31st Oct 2002, 19:44
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Post True hdg / mag hdg

Chaps and Chapess,

Thankyou for your comments.

Consider the following:

On some aircraft types, you have two independent compass systems, so what happens when both compass systems show different headings? I know that you have a standby compass (E2B), but this is only a guide, in fact all three systems may show different headings.

I understand the no gyro no compass procedure, but the thrust of my question was about obtaining information from ATC, if they could supply me with an accurate magnetic heading, then i would be able so see which compass system, if any was accurate.

It is possible that radar may not be able to provide you with a SRA/PAR, and you may need to fly an NBD approach.

Thanks
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