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Basic VFR Flying Aids — Compass Rose Stickers In Action

In every industry, technology improves efficiency. In the case of aviation, technology ultimately reduces the pilot’s workload in single IFR & VFR. But in my opinion, technology such as GPS devices have made pilots a bit lazy, and they take away an element of the fun.

That’s why I predominantly use only basic navigational aids — such as self-adhesive Compass Rose Stickers. They’re particularly handy when approaching an unfamiliar aerodrome. Granted, they don’t exactly navigate you to your chosen destination. But when I use them, I don’t feel that i’m “cheating”.

Compass Rose Stickers are relatively inexpensive. Let’s take a look at the options…

 

Self-Adhesive Compass Rose Flight Stickers

Pooley’s sell their own branded pack of 10 clear & self-adhesive Compass Rose Stickers, designed for flight navigation using topographical charts. Popularly used by flying schools, the stickers visually mark key locations such as Private strips, Helipads or a Balloon launch. This was the first VFR aid I used myself.


Pooley’s self-adhesive compass rose flight stickers in action

Pooleys VFR Flying Aids (Compass Rose Stickers)


Key Features

  • 10x stickers to a pack
  • Transparent/clear design prevents flying charts from becoming cluttered
  • 70mm diameter in size
  • Reusable multiple times.
  • Tried & tested by flight students and instructors
  • All Compass Rose Sticker packs arrive in a protective plastic sleeve.

The main criticism I have of the Pooley’s compass stickers is their large 70mm (diameter) size. It’s often impractical to have such a large sticker on the map. Regardless, overall I still find them a useful addition to my flight bag.


The Price

The packs sold by Pooley’s are priced at ÂŁ4.75 including VAT. Then there’s the delivery charge on top. They’re available from flight stores — including Pooley’s (obviously) and Flightstore.

With the delivery charge factored in, the price is a little too steep. I recommend that you explore the FlyGA option…


FlyGA Compass Rose Stickers — A Cheaper Alternative

So far we’ve established that:

  • VFR flying aids are worth using, and are helpful for marking key locations on a topographical map.
  • Pooley’s Compass Rose Stickers are useful — but are a pricey, and slightly too big.

FlyGA offers comparatively better value

Our Compass Rose Stickers come in a bigger pack of 16, and are offered at a price of just ÂŁ4.47 from Amazon UK. Plus they’re more conveniently sized, with a 42mm diameter. Furthermore, orders of ÂŁ20+ benefit from free postage.


Compass Rose Flight Stickers (12 Pack) - Flight Equipment for PPL - Aviation PPL(A) and PPL(H)

ÂŁ4.47 From Amazon


We promise to keep our prices below competitors. That’s precisely why several UK flight schools already recommend our VFR flying aids to their students.

 

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Charlie

Definitely not cheating to use compass stickers 🙂