Gyroscopes

Question 0

What is the definition of a space gyro and how are the planes related?

Answer 0

Also know as a free gyro it is able to move in all three planes
Both the planes are at right angles to each other.

Question 1

What are the two properties of a gyroscope?

Answer 1

1. Rigidity in Space

2. Precession

Question 2

A tied gyro is responsible for which instruments? (2)

Answer 2

The Artificial horizon using an earth gyro

A DI indicator

Question 3

A horizontal gyro is tied to?

Answer 3

A horizontal gyro is tied to the earth horizontal based on an azimuth.

Question 4

Rate gyro is:
Classified by
In which instrument(s)
Can be developed into?

Answer 4

The rate gyro only has freedom in the plane of rotation and one more plane
This can be used for a rate of turn indicator
A rate indicating gyro can be developed from this