Cub Special Ed
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Why do the powers that be require a magnetic compass in vfr genral aviation aircraft? I was just watching the ol movie Midway thinking about old navigation. I understand it's purpose for ifr flight in confirming dg's, hsi's, and alike. But say light sport, vfr, and other similar g.a. aircraft, whats the point? There's no requirement (that I know of) for being proficient in its use. Its actual navigational use is rarely taught. Never evaluated on a check ride, and if someone were to get into inadvertant imc, they are probably going to use it wong (if they even remember its there). It is a required piece of equipment for almost all if not every aircraft, but there is no practical test standards for proficiency on its use? Just sparking a conversation.
Disclaimer: I don't know all the regs, but I've also never seen a ntsb report that says an accident wast due to a compass.
Disclaimer: I don't know all the regs, but I've also never seen a ntsb report that says an accident wast due to a compass.