There is nothing in the WC Meeting minutes referencing GPS aided compasses but the rumor is that it is in the works. I'm not a part of the technical committee (although I do know people) so I don't have the latest and greatest on this issue. If this item is in the works it will probably go up for a vote at the next WC meeting in December.

Now your question regarding wire traps and wire length minimums, no the current rule does not specfically call out trap wire length minimums but if you were called into the room I suspect you would get tossed because the intent of the rule is pretty clear (yes I know, that's easily argued). I also suspect that the class measurer would not find your 1 foot wire trap acceptable and would not sign off on your cert. Of course this is just my opinion. All this is moot anyway, textile traps will in all likelyhood pass easily in December.