Which one of the following is an advantage of a remote reading compass as compared with a standby compass?

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Which one of the following is an advantage of a remote reading compass as compared with a standby compass?

Which one of the following is an advantage of a remote reading compass as compared with a standby compass?

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It is more reliable because it is operated electrically and power is always available from sources within the aitrcraf

It senses the magnetic meridian instead of seeking it, increasing compass sensitivity

It is lighter than a direct reading compass because it employs, apart from the detector unit, existing aircraft equipment

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