Why thankyou mr 'RS'.....
The query was about attempting to read a compass due to
"it never stays still"......
To develop the habit of smooth flying is a looong waaay from navigating 'point to point' as you say......
And your 'ex military instructors'...????
No Thanks - I had my share of those when I was a 'sprog' learning....and then I really learned with a 'civvie' who really knew his stuff - and what is more important, he knew how to 'pass it on'......