best replacement fluid for a compass | SailNet Community
Oct 6, 2006 · SOME compasses use alcohol, others use mineral oil, still others use "compass fluid" which is similar to but not the same as mineral oil. Using the wrong fluid can change the damping AND dissolve the printing on the card, or cause the seals to leak again.
Refilling Marine Compass - SailNet Community
May 21, 2007 · Refilling Marine Compass. One of the 2 mounted compasses on our boat has lost most of its liquid damping over the years and, before having to replace the unit, we thought we might have a go at refilling it. I understand that the best liquid is …
Plastimo vs. Ritchie - SailNet Community
Apr 5, 2011 · The clinometer scale on the bottom of the bezel is also faded badly. I chose the Contest as a replacement because it has all the features of the Ritchie, which has been a good compass, and because all the Plastimo products I have owned have performed reliably and worn well. Good luck with your new compass. The web makes everywhere the same place.
Compass Fluid, what to use? | SailNet Community
Dec 1, 2012 · 6883 posts · Joined 2003. #3 ·Dec 1, 2012. Ritchie compasses now use Isopar L® which is a very refined & purified version of Ordorless Mineral Spirits. From 1960 through about 2001 Ritchie used Odorless Mineral Spirits. Using mineral oil will change the damping of the compass and is not advised...
Compass - remove for winter? - SailNet Community
Oct 20, 2017 · 8. When not using your boat, keep the compass COVERED AT ALL TIMES. Use a light colored cover to reflect the UV rays which cause crazing on your plastic dome. I always recommend that my customers remove their compasses in the winter and store them in a constant temperature environment.
DIY Compass Calibration - SailNet Community
Mar 17, 2014 · 968 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Mar 17, 2014. The "factory calibration" was probably worthless the moment the compasses were installed. Even a GRP (fiberglass) boat has enough metal bits and pieces to give it its own magnetic environment. That environment has to be compensated for by adjusting the compass (es) after installation.
Compass deviation card required for VFR flight? - Pilots of America
Nov 4, 2016 · This may be valid if the TCDS were the only basis for requiring a compass card. However, it is not. The magnetic direction indicator is required by FAR. Per FAR 91.205: Visual-flight rules (day). For VFR flight during the day, the following instruments and equipment are required: ... (3) Magnetic direction indicator. ...
HSI, Slaved compasses, and Flux Gates, oh my! - Pilots of America
Dec 18, 2014 · Display name: Gucci Pilot. Dec 17, 2014. #4. The controller basically lets you change from slaved to DG. In slaved mode, the HSI is getting its info from the flux gate, which is basically a magnetic compass usually mounted out of the way of everything (usually in the wing), that is sending a digital signal to the HSI.
compass refill help - Pilots of America
Dave Taylor. Oct 7, 2010. #13. If it is that old and losing fluid it is time for a reseal, not a refill. Try to stick to the correct fluid, I had one that someone figured on an alternative fluid and it turned out to be a great solvent for the glue that holds the compass card onto the float. (the compass card is the conical strip of thin plastic ...
Refilling antique "Sestrel Dead Beat" compass with fluid
Feb 9, 2023 · BPSC Marine - Your one-stop instrument service for repairs of your compass or compasses, sales and free advice on all aspects of marine instrumentation. www.bpsc-marine.co.uk. Tel 07710 092885 | barryphillips1947@gmail.com . They can probably advise on the proper refill liquid as well.