What indication should you expect from the magnetic compass when rolling into a standard rate right turn from a South heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

When rolling into a standard rate right turn from a South heading in the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will initially lag due to compass turning errors, particularly because of the magnetic dip and the way the compass responds to the change in direction. As you begin the right turn, the compass will tend to indicate a turn to the right, but it will do so at a rate that is often faster than the actual rate of turn.

This phenomenon occurs because the magnetic compass relies on the Earth’s magnetic field, which can lead to a distortion or a misunderstanding of the aircraft's true heading during maneuvers. When you initiate a right turn from South, the compass might initially show a heading of South-West before settling back to the true heading during the course of the turn. This results in the compass indicating a turn to the right, but the indication may be misleading and faster than the actual turn rate.

Understanding these nuances of compass behavior is crucial for accurate navigation and maintaining situational awareness during flight, especially in the Northern Hemisphere where these specific deviations can occur.