On Dec 12, 2006, at 11:04 AM, krnet-requ...@mylist.net wrote:
> There is another way to descend in an emergency if you have lost or
> do not have gyros. Pick an East or West heading, your mag compass
> will turn correctly (like a DG) on these headings , set up a rate
> of decent (say 500/min) and stop any turning with rudders by
> reference to your mag compass. This only works on a West or East
> heading. Caution: practice this in vfr conditions until you are
> proficient. And hope you will never have to use it.
