Navigationhard#273
When turning through north in the NH, a direct-reading compass will:
A
Lag the turn
CorrectB
Lead the turn (indicate the turn before the aircraft actually reaches north)
C
Read accurately
D
Oscillate randomly
Explanation
Turning through northerly headings in the NH, the compass lags; turning through southerly headings, it leads. This is the turning error due to dip.
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