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darrellpralle
06-14-2013, 08:16 AM
just read e-mail aopa that whisky compass is no longer required. do I still need to install one since I have dynon skyview? thanks darrell

Dorsal
06-14-2013, 09:32 AM
I believe that you do not need a whisky compass and have not for a while. You do need a magnometer (a device which determines direction based on the magnetic field of the earth) but the SkyView has on so you should be all set. I got my AW in 2010 with no whisky compass.

See also http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4110&highlight=whisky

War Eagle
06-14-2013, 02:48 PM
X2. I did the same.

jtpitkin06
06-21-2013, 10:27 PM
In the US there is a big difference in equipment required between standard airworthiness and experimental airworthiness. The EAA has a good chart to help define what is required for experimental day night or IFR located here

http://www.eaa.org/sportaviationmag/2011/1103_ABEA_Requirements.pdf

Even when a magnetic direction indicator is required it does not say whiskey compass. Electronic sensors are OK.

Maverick
01-05-2019, 08:10 PM
I am going to be putting a Garmin GPS in my panel that has a compass display? I can't determine from your last response if that would satisfy the requirement. Would it satisfy the FAR on that?

The link to the EAA in your reply is out of date.
Thanks in advance.

Dorsal
01-06-2019, 11:22 AM
I do not think so given a typical GPS "compass" shows track not heading. If it has a magnetometer in it then yes.

mr bill
01-06-2019, 04:36 PM
I have a D-10A with a magnetometer and a Garmin 660. The FAA Inspector asked for my compass and showed them what i had and he asked, what if you lose electrical power. I said both units have internal batteries for backup and he said ok and approved the installation.