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    Compass 3

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    Compass errors should be regularly checked because alterations can cause inaccuracies, and standard, steering, and gyrocompasses should be compared to ensure consistency. The standard compass error can be estimated by comparing it to the gyrocompass if no other reference is available, and practice taking bearings of stars and landmarks helps check for errors.

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    Compass errors should be regularly checked because alterations can cause inaccuracies, and standard, steering, and gyrocompasses should be compared to ensure consistency. The standard compass error can be estimated by comparing it to the gyrocompass if no other reference is available, and practice taking bearings of stars and landmarks helps check for errors.

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    Compass errors should be regularly checked because alterations can cause inaccuracies, and standard, steering, and gyrocompasses should be compared to ensure consistency. The standard compass error can be estimated by comparing it to the gyrocompass if no other reference is available, and practice taking bearings of stars and landmarks helps check for errors.

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    Compass errors should be regularly checked because alterations can cause inaccuracies, and standard, steering, and gyrocompasses should be compared to ensure consistency. The standard compass error can be estimated by comparing it to the gyrocompass if no other reference is available, and practice taking bearings of stars and landmarks helps check for errors.

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    REGULAR CHECKING OF COMPASS ERRORS

    1. Explain the need for regular checking of compass error


    2. Explain why compass error should be check after a major alterations
    3. Explain why regular comparison of standard, steering compass and gyrocompasses should be made.
    4. Explain the the approximate error of the standard compass can be obtain by
    comparison with the gyro compass if no other means is available
    5. Demonstrate taking bearings of celestial bodies and landmarks

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