2.8 gyroscopic instruments

Question 1

(refer to image) a turn coordinator provides an indication of the

Answer 1

movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes

Question 2

(refer to image) 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

(refer to image) the proper adjustment to make on the altitude indicator during level flight is to align the

Answer 3

miniature airplane to the horizon bar

Question 4

(refer to image) how should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an altitude indicator such as the one illustrated

Answer 4

by the relationship of the miniature airplane (c) to the deflected horizon bar (B)