oldschoolto
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Actually they put it there because the US law still requires it. The same holds true for requiring an ashtray in the lavatory and that the flight attendants show you how to use that new- fangaled device called a 'seat belt'.
So you don't think it there for loss of electronic navigation ????? I would guess your not a pilot.. As I am one, and know and train on flying without engine and electrical power plus loss of vacuum ... That little compass and a string with a small weight is all a good pilot needs to get home..
Jim...