Vertical Speed Indicator

Question 1

There is a ___ between the inside and outside of the capsule that makes the pressure outside lag behind it

Answer 1

restrictor

Question 2

In a descent, static pressure ____ and flows into a capsule and case. The capsule will expand as normal, but the restrictor will keep the pressure inside relatively low and create a differential that distorts the capsule.

Answer 2

increases

Question 3

Between 50C and -20C, the VSI is accurate within limits of +/-___ft/min

Answer 3

200

Question 4

The instrument measures the differential pressure between ___

Answer 4

Capsule pressure and case pressure

Question 5

During climb, the pressure inside the ___ drops faster than the pressure inside of the ____

Answer 5

capsule case