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compass rose
A location on an airport where an aircraft can be taken to have its compasses “swung.” Lines are painted on the rose to mark the magnetic directions in 30° increments. G-9
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aircraft maintenance; Airframe
- Company: FAA
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