AFCS | inner Loop

Question 1

The inner loop provides only ___ around the __

Answer 1

stabilisation, CG

Question 2

The inner loop typically consists of an ___, ___, ___, and ___

Answer 2

• Attitude sensor
• Error detector
• Signal Processor
• Servo actuator

Question 3

The servo actuator provides feedback on the position of the ___ ___ back to the ___ ___

Answer 3

flying control, signal processor

Question 4

Displacement from the neutral position is detected by the ____

Answer 4

attitude sensor

Question 5

The job of the error detector is to ___

Answer 5

Translate the signal from the attitude sensor into an electrical signal

Question 6

The job of the signal processor is to ___

Answer 6

take the electrical signal from the error detector and amplify and process it

Question 7

The signal processor will issue an output signal to the ___ ___ to move the flying control surface in the direction to bring the aircraft back to the neutral position

Answer 7

servo actuator

Question 8

A ___ ___ compares the initial error signal to the ___ ___

Answer 8

comparator unit, feedback signal

Question 9

A 1-axis autopilot will provide stabilisation in only the ___ axis

Answer 9

roll, wings-level

Question 10

A 2-axis autopilot will provide stabilisation in the ___ and ___ axes

Answer 10

roll pitch, Wings-level and pitch attitude holding

Question 11

A 3-axis autopilot will provide stabilisation in the ___ and ___ and ___ axis

Answer 11

roll pitch yaw, Wings level and pitch attitude holding and yaw damper