[IvanK]

III/JG53_Don is correct

Actual German Patin compass operation is as follows:

Aircraft symbol should always indicate aircraft heading read from the nose of the aircraft symbol against the verge ring .... regardless of the verge rings orientation.

It was designed to allow a quick heading reading and an easy method to preselect a desired heading. To fly a Desired heading the pilot rotates the verge ring to the 12'Oclock position (The aircraft symbol will also rotate during this operation as its nose will still be indicating the current heading against its value on the moving verge ring). Once the Desired heading is set by placing its verge ring value at the 12 O'clock position the pilot simply turns to put the aircraft symbol on the nose ... therefore on the Desired heading. So if the desired heading is set a quick glance to see the aircraft symbol is up is all that is required to confirm the correct heading is being flown ... no real need to read exact numerical values.

This is how it works on all types except the HE IIIP2. The HEIIIP2 is bugged all other types show correct operation in CLOD

Also See the operation in IL2 1946 Ver 4.11 this is correct as well.