Attitude Indicator Flashcards

1
Q

What is the typical display?

A

Earth = brown and sky = blue

Pitch indicators are lines every 10 degrees and smaller marks of 5 degrees

Roll indicator is a pointer against marks of 10, 20 and 30 degrees of bank

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2
Q

How many degrees of freedom does an AI gyro have?

A

2

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3
Q

What are the acceleration and deceleration errors pneumatic gyros AI suffer from ?

A

Acceleration: pitch up and right roll

Deceleration: pitch down and left roll

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4
Q

What are the errors during prolonged turns/accelerations?

A

Acceleration: false indication of pitch up

Deceleration: false indication of pitch down

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