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    Default Is a "wet" compass required in a home built?

    Is the standard compass required? Can anyone direct me to the regulation if so. And could someone show pictures or describe their technique for securing the fuel lines to the structure behind the pilot's head. I guess I am concerned about a quick tie cutting through the fuel line. Thanks.

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    Default Re: Is a "wet" compass required in a home built?

    I don’t have a wet compass in my SLSA Kitfox. I have an Electronic Advance Flight System.
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    Default Re: Is a "wet" compass required in a home built?

    I have a vertical card compass in mine
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    Default Re: Is a "wet" compass required in a home built?

    Here is a Picture of my Panel, it took me a while to find it. Everything is in the Advanced Flight System, there is another Air Speed indicator on the Passenger side, and if I pull out my iPad I have another Compass!
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    Default Re: Is a "wet" compass required in a home built?

    For VFR day - No, for VFR night or IFR - Yes. EAA summary of FAA requirements here: http://www.eaa.org/sportaviationmag/...quirements.pdf

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    Default Re: Is a "wet" compass required in a home built?

    FYI the summary only says Magnetic Direction Indicator. I didn't see anything about a Wet Magnetic Direction Indicator.
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