Instrumentationmedium#423
In the Northern Hemisphere, when turning through north, the compass:
A
Leads the turn
B
Reads correctly
C
Lags behind the actual heading
CorrectD
Oscillates
Explanation
When turning through north (NH), the compass lags (under-reads the turn), so the pilot must roll out before reaching the desired heading.
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