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Accelerating on an east or west heading, the magnetic compass shows what in the Northern Hemisphere?

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  1. A turn toward north
  2. A turn toward south
  3. No change at all

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  1. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 8 www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-25c.pdf Checked 2026-10-07.

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