Basic Instruments Flashcards
What are the three main errors every instrument has ?
P-position
I-instrument
M-manoeuvre
What are the altimeter errors ?
Barometric - temp and pressure effects reading
Lag - instrument is behind or in front of what aircraft is doing
What are the vertical speed instrument errors ?
Time lag
Blockages
What are the air speed indicator errors ?
Compressibility. Speed above 300kts the air is compressed giving an inaccurate reading on indicator
What are the Mach meter errors ?
Blockages.
PUDSOD
What are the direct compass errors ?
Acceleration and turning errors
Acceleration - NANDS
turning UNOS
What is Vso speed ?
Stall speed with max configuration and AUM
What is VS1 speed ?
Stall speed at a set configuration
What is Vmca speed ?
Minimum control speed with an engine failure
What is Vyse speed ?
Best speed for rate of climb with an engine failure
What is VNo speed ?
Speed only to exceed with caution. From green arc to yellow arc
What is VNe speed ?
Never exceed speed ?
What is the max flap speed ?
Where the white arc end and green arc starts
What is VLO speed ?
Maximum speed with landing gear in operation
What is VLE speed ?
Maximum speed with landing gear extended