The magnetic compass and why instruments matter

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• 8 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
• 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
• A quiz that marks itself as you go
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1. Classifying flight instruments
2. The pitot-static system
3. The airspeed indicator
4. The altimeter and vertical speed indicator
5. Gyroscopic action
6. The attitude and heading indicators
7. The magnetic compass and why instruments matter