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26.54 Magnetic Instruments

26.54.2 Describe the features of the earth’s magnetic field (flux).

26.54.4 Explain magnetic variation.

26.54.6 Describe the angle of dip and components H and Z of the earth’s magnetic flux.

26.54.8 Describe the basic features of a typical aircraft direct-reading magnetic compass.

26.54.10 Explain the reason(s) for:

(a) pendulous suspension of the magnet system;

(b) immersing the magnet system in fluid.

26.54.12 With reference to a direct-reading compass, describe: