Vertical Speed Indicator | Errors

Question 1

VSI suffers from ___

Answer 1

lag

Question 2

____ error, caused by abrupt changes resulting in brief movement in the opposite direction.

Answer 2

Reversal

Question 3

With the static source blocked, the pressure differentials disappear and the instrument will read ____.

Answer 3

zero

Question 4

With the restrictor blocked, there is a greater difference in the rate of pressure change so the VSI will ___-read.

Answer 4

over

Question 5

A leak in the case will make the instrument ___-indicate in the climb, and ___-indicate in the descent.

Answer 5

over, under

Question 6

When breaking the VSI glass with a blocked static source, the altimeter will lag, the rate of climb will indicate in ___

Answer 6

reverse