Pressure Instrument

Question 1

What are the 6 pads?

Answer 1

1. airspeed indicator
2. artificial horizon
3. altimeter
4. turn coordinator
5. directional indicator
6. vertical speed indicator

Question 2

What are the basic T

Answer 2

1. airspeed indicator
2. artificial horizon
3. altimeter
4. directional indicator

Question 3

What are the following instruments driven by?
1. airspeed indicator
2. artificial horizon
3. altimeter
4. turn coordinator
5. directional indicator
6. vertical speed indicator

Answer 3

1. airspeed indicator: Engine Driven
2. artificial horizon: Gyro (vacuum)
3. altimeter: Engine Driven
4. turn coordinator: Electric Gyro
5. directional indicator: Gyro (vacuum)
6. vertical speed indicator: Engine Driven

Question 4

What is total pressure, Dynamic P & Static P?

Answer 4

Tp= dynamic p + static p
Dynamic P: Pressure exerted by moving air
Static: ambient pressure at a particular point

Question 5

What is the 2 error for Magnetic Compass?

Answer 5

1. Compass Deviation
2. Magnetic Dip (Acceleration error & Turning Error)

Question 6

What is a Turning Error?