THE TURN AND SLIP INDICATOR

Question 1

1. The rate of turn indicator uses (i) …………… which spins (ii)……………….

Answer 1

c. rate gyro, up and away from the pilot

Question 2

2. The gyro in a rate of turn indicator has (i) ………………….. operating speed than the gyros used in other instruments because (ii)…………………..

Answer 2

a. lower, a higher rigidity is not required

Question 3

5. If the filter of the air driven rate of turn indicator becomes partially blocked:

Answer 3

a. the aircraft will turn faster than indicated

Question 4

6. The radius of a turn at rate 1, and TAS 360 kts is:

Answer 4

d. 2nm