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Other: Magnetic hatches and compasses *PIC*
By:Matt Jakubek
Date: 7/16/2013, 7:41 am

I am currently painting my night heron, hope I can launch this weekend.
I built magnetic hatches in front and back using 1/2" (1/8"thick ) rare earth magnets. It's not really hugely important at the moment but I was wondering if the magnets would interfere with a compass. Anyone here who has first hand experience on this?

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Other: Magnetic hatches and compasses *PIC*
Matt Jakubek -- 7/16/2013, 7:41 am
Re: Other: Magnetic hatches and compasses
risto -- 7/16/2013, 8:23 am
Re: Other: Magnetic hatches and compasses
Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 7/16/2013, 11:39 am
Re: Other: Magnetic hatches and compasses
Matt Jakubek -- 7/19/2013, 8:02 am