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PPL Course - (1) First Solo > 6 Main Cockpit Instruments > Flashcards

6 Main Cockpit Instruments Flashcards

1
Q

What does ASI stand for?

A

Airspeed Indicator.

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2
Q

What does AI / AH stand for?

A

Attitude Indicator / Artificial Horizon.

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3
Q

What does ALT stand for?

A

Altimeter.

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4
Q

What does TC stand for?

A

Turn Coordinator.

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5
Q

What does HI / DG stand for?

A

Heading Indicator / Directional Gyro

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6
Q

What does VSI stand for?

A

Vertical Speed Indicator.

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7
Q

What is the function of ASI?

A

Displays indicated airspeed (IAS).

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8
Q

What is the function of AI / AH?

A

Displays the flying attitude of the aircraft.

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9
Q

What is the function of ALT?

A

Displays the altitude of the aircraft according to a specific pressure setting

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10
Q

What is the function of TC?

A

Displays the rate of turn and whether the aircraft is flying in a balanced condition.

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11
Q

What is the function of HI / DG?

A

Displays heading information.

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12
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What is the function of VSI?

A

Displays the rate of climb or descent

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13
Q

What unit does ASI indicate?

A

Knots (nautical miles per hour).

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14
Q

What unit does AI / AH indicate?

A

Pitch and Bank angle.

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15
Q

What unit does ALT indicate?

A

1000’s and 100’s of feet.

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16
Q

What unit does TC indicate?

A

Bank rate and Balance ball.

17
Q

What unit does HI / DG indicate?

A

Degrees magnetic.

18
Q

What unit does VSI indicate?

A

100’s of feet per minute.

19
Q

What pilot adjustment is needed for ALT?

A

Sub-scale for pressure setting (QNH).

20
Q

What pilot adjustment is needed for HI / DG?

A

To be aligned with the magnetic compass regularly (every 15-20mins).

21
Q

What is the instrument type for ASI?

A

Dynamic and Static Pressure.

22
Q

What is the instrument type for AI / AH?

A

Vacuum Gyro.

23
Q

What is the instrument type for ALT?

A

Static Pressure.

24
Q

What is the instrument type for TC?

A

Electric Gyro.

25
Q

What is the instrument type for HI / DG?

A

Vacuum Gyro.

26
Q

What is the instrument type for VSI?

A

Static Pressure.

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