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How does the apparent drift of a directional gyro affect its readings in the Northern Hemisphere?

It causes the gyro to indicate a progressively lower heading (drift to the left) It causes the gyro to indicate a progressively higher heading (drift to the right) It has no effect on heading indications It increases the heading reading only during easterly flights

Correct Answer:

It causes the gyro to indicate a progressively higher heading (drift to the right)

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