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Gyroscopic Instruments Flashcards

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Two Principles of a gyroscope

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  • Rigidity in space
  • Precession
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Attitude Indicator

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  • operates on rigidity in space
  • shows bank and pitch informaiton
  • normally vacuum-diven in GA (older)
  • should show correct attitude within 5 mins
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Heading indicator

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  • operates on rigidity in space
  • only reflects changes in heading, must be calibrated with magnetic compass if vacuum-driven
  • may be slaved to magnetic heading source such as a flux gate.
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