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Old October 30th 15, 08:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
jfitch
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Default Alternative magnetic compass

On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 1:03:52 PM UTC-7, Mike the Strike wrote:
I should also remind everyone that GPS-derived bearings only work when you are moving with respect to the ground. Just remember this if you're stationary or even moving backwards in wave.

Mike


There are GPS compasses that do not depend on motion for operation. Doubt anyone has one in a glider though.