Compass [Directional Compass]
Object detail
Accession number
2005.84.13
Description
This is a lightweight directional compass for survival and backup. It has the N. S. E. W. directions on the dial inside the compass case. There is a floating compass inside which shows the directions. The N. is replaced by a green luminous arrow with green luminous dots at W. E. and S. . There is a brass loop at one end for hanging onto a chain.
Brief History
This compass was used by Cliff Tait for navigational aid during his round the world flight in 1969 using an Aero Engine Services Limited (AESL) Airtourer single-engined aircraft. Cliff Tait carried out the flight to promote New Zealand and the NZ-built Airtourer to the world. Leaving Hamilton on 12 May 1969, he made the 30,500 mile (49,084 km) trip in 284 hours. Despite a range of challenges along the way, he returned safely to Hamilton on 1 August 1969. Tait made history as the first person to circumnavigate the globe in a New Zealand built aircraft, and probably the first in a single engine aircraft of this small size.
Marks
Engineer Directional Compass 12BX Embossed
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Compass [Directional Compass], 2005.84.13. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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