Aviation Navigation: Introduction to Magnetic Principles
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What is the total number of deviation coefficients in aircraft magnetism?

  • Two
  • Four
  • Five (correct)
  • Three

    • What is Coefficient A primarily responsible for?

  • Hard iron magnetism
  • Soft iron magnetism
  • Installation error (correct)
  • Imaginary magnetism

    • What is the purpose of the slotted mounting holes in compass components?

  • To allow movement in pitch
  • To allow movement in azimuth (correct)
  • To allow movement in roll
  • To allow movement in altitude

    • Which coefficients are involved in practical compass compensation?

    <p>A, B, and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of magnetism is Coefficient B associated with?

    <p>Both soft and hard iron magnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the interaction between soft and hard iron magnetism, according to Coefficient B?

    <p>An imaginary magnet lying along the longitudinal axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to obtain the values of deviation coefficients on each heading?

    <p>To minimize the deviations caused by aircraft magnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of analysing the deviation coefficients?

    <p>To minimize the deviations caused by aircraft magnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of correcting Coefficient A?

    <p>The compass reads the corrected heading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many coefficients are not involved in practical compass compensation?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

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