Yaw Dampers Flashcards

1
Q

What kind of stability is required in turns?

A

NO lees than neutral stability

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2
Q

What does neutral stability mean?

A

That the aircraft will hold its bank angle or roll out of the turn if the controls are released.

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3
Q

What is yaw damping?

A

Artificially modify the stability of the aircraft by active control of the rudder

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4
Q

What is a parallel system?

A

When the yaw damper is integrated with the system that balances the aircraft in turns.

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5
Q

What is a series system?

A

When the yaw damper has a separate channel, separate from the autopilot.

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