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Bf 109 master compass


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  • 1CGS
Posted

In the Bf 109, what sort of master compass was fitted in the fuselage? I know it was electrically-driven, but beyond that I don't have any details at hand. 

Mastermariner
Posted

As I recall the Bf109 had a magnetic compass situated in the fuselage behind the pilot, this had to be "swung" and compensated and a correction card made up. The information from this master compass was transferred electrically to a slave on the instrument panel.

http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=36356

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  • 1CGS
Posted

Good stuff, thanks! :) I was thinking it was a magnetic master compass in the fuselage, but I wanted to be sure.

 

Coincidentally, I also came across that same web page on Axis History during my search last night. 

BMA_FlyingShark
Posted

I hope we get that course setting one day in BoS/BoM too.

 

:salute:

  • 1CGS
Posted

I hope we get that course setting one day in BoS/BoM too.

 

Same here!

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BMA_FlyingShark
Posted

I suggested it a few weeks ago in the suggestions section.

 

:salute:

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