Jim P
Well Known Member
For lack of a better place to put this thread, here it goes...
FAR 91.205 indicates I need a mag directional indicator for IFR flight. That's fine and since I'm planning on using GRT with the magnatometer, the requirement ought to be satisfied. Now, the question; do I need a back-up wet compass? With a dual alternator, the only real need for the whisky compass is if I lose both alternators, and the battery gives out before getting on the ground. If the magnatometer quits, the GPS can provide directional capabilities.
I' really just trying to determine if a wet compass goes in or not. If so, for a tipper, where do you put it so you actually read it, but it's not too close to electronics???
Jim
-7 Fuse
FAR 91.205 indicates I need a mag directional indicator for IFR flight. That's fine and since I'm planning on using GRT with the magnatometer, the requirement ought to be satisfied. Now, the question; do I need a back-up wet compass? With a dual alternator, the only real need for the whisky compass is if I lose both alternators, and the battery gives out before getting on the ground. If the magnatometer quits, the GPS can provide directional capabilities.
I' really just trying to determine if a wet compass goes in or not. If so, for a tipper, where do you put it so you actually read it, but it's not too close to electronics???
Jim
-7 Fuse