Gyroscopes Flashcards
1
Q
Gyroscopes are used to establish ___ reference planes:
A
3
- Pitch
- Roll
- Yaw
2
Q
The three instruments normally run by gyroscopes are ___
A
- Attitude indicator
- Directional Gyroscope Indicator
- Turn Coordinator
3
Q
The attitude indicator is ___ powered
A
suction
4
Q
The directional gyroscope indicator is ___ powered
A
suction
5
Q
The turn coordinator is ___ powered
A
electric
6
Q
Gyroscopes are also known as ___ sensors, as they use resistance to changes in momentum to sense angular and linear motion
A
inertial
7
Q
A gyroscope’s axis of rotation defines its ___
A
orientation
8
Q
A vertical gyro has its vertical axis in Earth ___ and horizontal is in Earth ___
A
vertical, horizontal
9
Q
The basic properties of a gyroscope are ____
A
- Rigidity in space
- Precession
