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Thanks Dan. I think that's what I need to do.
Regards,
John
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 19, 2013, at 9:40 AM, Dan Ballin <dballin@gmail.com> wrote:
> Not sure if anyone answered the Trutrak question, but yes there is a
> magnetic calibration for the trutrak that is in the setup menu and the
> manual. It is used - I believe- as a backup when there is no GPS or
> Nav signal and in "track" mode. If you have any questions call
> Trutrak. They know their equipment and are always helpful.
>
> Dan Ballin
> Legacy N386DM
>
> On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 7:45 AM, Danny <danny@n107sd.com> wrote:
>> I've had the errant output from time to time too. When I checked my system
>> I found a tiny bit of moisture in the lines that had collected at a low
>> spot. After removing the moisture, the error disappeared. I now check the
>> lines periodically.
>>
>> Danny
>> LNC2-360 Mk-II
>> Nothing is foolproof to the sufficiently talented fool.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: John Barrett [mailto:2thman1@gmail.com]
>> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 4:24 PM
>> To: lml@lancaironline.net
>> Subject: [LML] Re: Compass calibration
>>
>> Speaking of calibration I have been meaning to ask a burning question about
>> Tru Trak a/p. mine is confused about heading. It is usually 30 degrees or
>> more off of actual heading. Is there a calibration mode for the A/P?
>>
>> My device not infrequently messages that it wants to shut off and some times
>> it does. At other times it has introduced errant output to the point I have
>> to disconnect to avoid making unwanted attitude changes. A few times I've
>> had it not want to let go and I have had to do the equivalent of popping the
>> c/b.
>>
>> It seems to be doing this less and less and maybe the a/p heading is
>> gradually getting closer to the Cheltons.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> John Barrett
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>
>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 11:42 AM, "Dan Schaefer" <dfs155@roadrunner.com> wrote:
>>
>>> By the way all, be aware that in many parts of the country, the magnetic
>> field lines have shifted enough to change runway numbers. my home field
>> (KCOE, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) had to renumber the runways recently - Rnwy
>> 1/29 became 2/20 and 5/23 became 6/24. Be sure to check whether the airport
>> where you do your calibration has changed recently and if field compass rose
>> (if there is one) has been updated to match it or you will mis-calibrate
>> your compass.
>>>
>>> Dan Schaefer
>>>
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