Flight instruments Flashcards
1
Q
A device for measuring the forward speed of the aircraft.
A
Air speed indicator
2
Q
Indicator of flight level.
A
Altimeter
3
Q
Provides flight crew with essential information about aircraft attitude relative to the real horizon when the latter cannot be determined because of poor forward visibility or dark night conditions.
A
Attitude indicator
4
Q
A horizontal gyro slaved to magnetic north by a magnetic field detector (flux valve) usually located in the wing tips of the aircraft away from metal structure
A
Gyro compass
5
Q
The turn and bank indicator.
A
Turn coordinator
6
Q
Also known as a Rate of Climb and Descent Indicator (RCDI) is an instrument which indicates the rate of climb or descent of an aircraft.
A
Vertical speed indicator
