Day 8 Progress Check

Question 1

What is the main difference between position-based and rate-based autopilots?

Answer 1

The information they use to make corrections

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of a venturi tube vacuum system?

Answer 2

Low cost and simple installation

Question 3

Which component of an Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) is responsible for maintaining the desired airspeed?

Answer 3

Autothrottle

Question 4

In a turn coordinator, what is the purpose of canting the gyro rotor 30° upwards?

Answer 4

To respond to both yaw and roll movements

Question 5

Which component in a vacuum system regulates the level of vacuum for the instruments?

Answer 5

Vacuum regulator/suction relief valve

Question 6

What is a key advantage of pressure-driven gyroscopic instrument systems over vacuum systems?

Answer 6

More efficient at high altitudes

Question 7

Which gyroscopic characteristic causes a force applied to a spinning gyro to be felt 90° later in the direction of rotation?

Answer 7

Precession

Question 8

What is the main purpose of a Flight Director System?

Answer 8

To compute and indicate required aircraft attitude

Question 9

What is the primary function of the feedback or follow-up element in an autopilot system?

Answer 9

To prevent overcorrection during maneuvers

Question 10

What type of gyro is used in Ring Laser Gyros (RLG)?

Answer 10

Optical gyro