2.8: Gyroscopic Instruments

Question 1

A turn coordinator provides and indication of the

Answer 1

movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes.

Question 2

To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be

Answer 2

periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses.

Question 3

The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the

Answer 3

miniature airplane to the horizon bar.

Question 4

How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated?

Answer 4

By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B).