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A Range of Landing Compasses, Manufactured by SIRS, are available to assist the ground staff in the operation of "Aircraft Swinging"  




The Radiant is a precise high quality instrument that allows steady readings to be taken at any location. Exceptionally accurate sights are achieved viewing through the adjustable highly magnified top prism. The compass card is graduated in 2º divisions.
This NATO Approved design is well balanced, easy to use and available with either LED or BETA light illumination. A deviation card is supplied with each compass. The unit can be returned to SIRS for yearly calibration.




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Specification:
Weight900gm
Height215mm
AccuracyBetter than 1º
Temp Range -20º to + 60ºC
Graduations0 to 360 in 2º increments
FinishWhite or Dark Admiralty Grey
Versions:
Order codeVersion
1686Beta light illumination (Grey Finish)
1686REVReverse Reading version of type 1686.
1686-caseStowage Case




This NATO Approved landing compass will give very accurate directional readings and is extensively used by Military and Civil aircraft operators for setting up Navigation Instruments during Aircraft swinging.
The compass is of a sturdy brass construction. Readings are obtained by looking through a fixed prism in conjunction with the opposite sighting vane. They can be supplied to give actual magnetic headings, or reciprocal readings and come complete with Stowage Box, Plumb Bob and Deviation Card. A Tripod (recommended) is also available. The Unit can be returned to SIRS for yearly calibration.




Specification:
Weight800gm
Height70mm
AccuracyBetter than 0.2º
Temp Range-30º to +70ºC
Graduations0 to 360 in half degree increments
FinishLight Admiralty Grey
Versions:
Order CodeVersion
954-2399Standard Card
954-2399REVStandard Card reversed 180 degree's


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