FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

Question 1

The standby instruments receive information from which aircraft pitot/static source?

Answer 1

Pitot/Static tube 3.

Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-17, Flight Instruments

Question 2

When does the DFDR begin and end recording and how long will it record for?

Answer 2

When the red beacon is switched ON or when the airplane becomes airborne Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-17, Flight Data Recorder System