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A power-driven aircraft flies day VFR. Its magnetic compass must work independently of which system?

  1. The aircraft pitot-static system
  2. The aircraft fuel system
  3. The aircraft electrical generating system
  4. The aircraft hydraulic system
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Correct answer: The aircraft electrical generating system

The compass or magnetic direction indicator must not depend on the electrical generating system.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 605.14 Power-driven Aircraft — Day VFR

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026