Magnetic Compass Readings Quiz

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left from an east heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

  • The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
  • The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth. (correct)
  • The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a slower rate than is actually occurring.
  • The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading regardless of the smoothness of the turn.

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from an easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

  • The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth. (correct)
  • The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading regardless of the smoothness of the turn.
  • The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
  • The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a slower rate than is actually occurring.

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

  • The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a slower rate than is actually occurring.
  • The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
  • The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading regardless of the smoothness of the turn.
  • The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth. (correct)

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

<p>The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

<p>The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Magnetic Compass Indications in the Northern Hemisphere

  • When rolling into a standard-rate turn to the left from an east heading, the magnetic compass indication is North.
  • When rolling into a standard-rate turn to the right from an easterly heading, the magnetic compass indication is South.
  • When rolling into a standard-rate turn to the right from a south heading, the magnetic compass indication is West.
  • When rolling into a standard-rate turn to the left from a south heading, the magnetic compass indication is East.
  • When rolling into a standard-rate turn to the left from a west heading, the magnetic compass indication is North.

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