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Acceleration Error

Magnetic compass acceleration error, valid on easterly and westerly headings in the Northern Hemisphere: Accelerate → compass indicates a turn to the North; Decelerate → compass indicates a turn to the South.

Source FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25) · checked 2026-08-25

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