Airplanes Instruments,Engines,and Systems Flashcards

1
Q

In the northern hemisphere the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if?

A

An aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading

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During flight when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?

A

Only in straight and level unaccelerated flight

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Q

Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the?

A

Magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force

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in the northern hemisphere if an aircraft is accelerated or Deccelerated the magnetic compass will normally indicate?

A

Correctly when on a north or south heading

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In the northern hemisphere a magnetic compass would normally indicate initially a turn toward the west if?

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A right turn is entered from a north heading

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In the northern hemisphere the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when?

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The aircraft is decelerated while on a West heading

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In the northern hemisphere a magnetic compass would normally indicate initially he turn toward the east if

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A left turn is entered from a north heading

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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you Roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the northern hemisphere?

A

The Compass will indicate a turn to the right but at a faster rate than is actually occurring

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