I've just installed my new D-180 and now looking for a place to mount the remote compass. I plan to locate it in the tailcone aft of the baggage compartment, preferably as far foward as possible.
I've read the install manual and understand that I need to use a compass to look for an appropriate location. Because of the steel in the overhead sliding canopy the compass will probably need to be mounted low near the belly.
My question is will the magnetic fields of other electrical devices affect the remote compass. Specifically, I need to mount in this same general area a Whelan strobe power unit, Trio autopilot servo and and my ELT. Battery is mounted on the firewall. If there is a conflict, what distance between units would result in acceptable compass performance?
Thanks,
Les
Mustang II
I've read the install manual and understand that I need to use a compass to look for an appropriate location. Because of the steel in the overhead sliding canopy the compass will probably need to be mounted low near the belly.
My question is will the magnetic fields of other electrical devices affect the remote compass. Specifically, I need to mount in this same general area a Whelan strobe power unit, Trio autopilot servo and and my ELT. Battery is mounted on the firewall. If there is a conflict, what distance between units would result in acceptable compass performance?
Thanks,
Les
Mustang II