Compass Error

[Kulu]

Hi

Sorry to add to the threads on this but I can't find anything specific to this issue.

I was flying my spark this morning and was consistently getting a compass error at about 16m altitude. No error when flying close to the ground but as soon as it hits 16m the compass error flag goes up. This was reproducible - does anyone know if it just indicates a quirk on my particular machine or could it be something more serious?

There was nothing at 16m that I could see that could cause the error (there were things at ground level, but no errors hovering a foot or so from the ground).

Also, I assume that the cautious thing to do would be to land asap rather than try to fly further to see if the problem sorts itself? I landed as soon as I got the error.

I'd be grateful for any advice.

 

[maumau]

Difficult to say. Of course best thing to do is to land asap and find a better spot, because it can be the start of more trouble.
Usually, when i get compass error i also get "magnetic interference" warning. It happened to me in flight in one specific place, without apparent metallic or concrete construction. Very reproductive. Hundred meters away, no problem.