rebuild a compass

[dalijohn]

Re: rebuild a compass

Years ago when I worked the bench, it seems that we use alcohol with 1% mineral oil mixed in for dampening. But I don't trust my memory much any more. I see if I can get an answer from the old shop owner.

[NY86]

Re: rebuild a compass

Not to spoil anyone's fun, but you can buy "Compass Fluid" from all the usual suspects for a nomimal price. (Why Aircraft Spruce would sell stuff for boats puzzles me, though.)

[flyguy]

Re: rebuild a compass

I have a can of fluid with most of it left over. Whoever mentioned that the slightest imperfection would break glass was correct.

Adjusted my new boat compass using a really nice hiking compass I have, as mentioned here by Pearson (we seem to do a lot of things alike.) Checked against GPS and ground track on 25 minute boat trip the other day, dead on as close as I could drive the boat.

DC

[Pearson]

Re: rebuild a compass

Hey DC,

Now that you can find your way, why don't you head your boat toward Columbia, CA this comming May for the annual Taylorcraft fly-in. It is always a lot of fun. Columbia is east of Modesto in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. It is an old gold mining town with a lot of tourist appeal. There is a state park along side the east west grass runway where we all camp. There are shower facilities, mess hall, and even BBQ pits for a Sat afternoon cookout. Come join the fun. I am not sure of the exact date this year, but I'll post something when I find out. There are a couple of other guys from your part of CA that come every year.

[lfries]

Re: rebuild a compass

Is it realy Columbia vs. Sonoma.

[NY86]

Re: rebuild a compass

Hey DC,

Now that you can find your way, why don't you head your boat toward Columbia, CA this comming May for the annual Taylorcraft fly-in.... There are shower facilities, mess hall....

Yeah, but what do they charge for the boat slip?

[Pearson]

Re: rebuild a compass

I am not 100% sure if the fly-in will be in Columbia this year or not. The last I heard, they were going to try to have it back at Columbia this year. I will find out soon and post the results.