Podcast
Questions and Answers
Where do the lines of force emerge from in a magnet?
Where do the lines of force emerge from in a magnet?
- At the equator
- At the north magnetic pole (correct)
- At the center of the magnet
- At the south magnetic pole
What is the angle of the magnetic lines of force at the magnetic equator?
What is the angle of the magnetic lines of force at the magnetic equator?
- 180 degrees
- 90 degrees
- 45 degrees
- Zero degrees (correct)
What is the primary function of a direct-reading magnetic compass?
What is the primary function of a direct-reading magnetic compass?
- To show the direction in which an aircraft is heading (correct)
- To indicate the aircraft's magnetic inclination
- To show the aircraft's altitude
- To measure the aircraft's speed
At which location do the magnetic lines of force make an angle of 90 degrees with the Earth's surface?
At which location do the magnetic lines of force make an angle of 90 degrees with the Earth's surface?
What does the pilot need to correct for when navigating?
What does the pilot need to correct for when navigating?
What is the device that incorporates both the magnetic sensing element and display element in one component?
What is the device that incorporates both the magnetic sensing element and display element in one component?
What is the primary purpose of compass compensation in an aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of compass compensation in an aircraft?
What is the primary cause of deviation error in an aircraft's magnetic compass?
What is the primary cause of deviation error in an aircraft's magnetic compass?
What is the purpose of the compass correction card in an aircraft?
What is the purpose of the compass correction card in an aircraft?
What is the effect of magnetisable components on the Earth's magnetic field?
What is the effect of magnetisable components on the Earth's magnetic field?
What is the primary advantage of minimizing the magnetic field produced by current flow in the wire?
What is the primary advantage of minimizing the magnetic field produced by current flow in the wire?
When is the deviation error measured during the compass calibration procedure?
When is the deviation error measured during the compass calibration procedure?
What is the purpose of graduating a compass card in 5- or 10-degree increments?
What is the purpose of graduating a compass card in 5- or 10-degree increments?
What is the function of the lubber line in a compass?
What is the function of the lubber line in a compass?
Why is the magnet system assembly mounted pendulously?
Why is the magnet system assembly mounted pendulously?
What happens to the dip angle in aircraft compasses between latitudes 60° north and south?
What happens to the dip angle in aircraft compasses between latitudes 60° north and south?
What happens to a direct-reading compass counterbalanced for use in higher latitudes of the northern hemisphere when used in Southern Australian states?
What happens to a direct-reading compass counterbalanced for use in higher latitudes of the northern hemisphere when used in Southern Australian states?
Why is it normal practice to counterbalance the compass magnet system for the region in which it will be operated?
Why is it normal practice to counterbalance the compass magnet system for the region in which it will be operated?
Where are flux valves typically positioned in an aircraft?
Where are flux valves typically positioned in an aircraft?
Why is it important to use non-magnetic materials for flux valve mounting screws and nearby panels?
Why is it important to use non-magnetic materials for flux valve mounting screws and nearby panels?
What is the purpose of having two flux valves in some aircraft?
What is the purpose of having two flux valves in some aircraft?
What type of gyro is commonly used in remote compass systems?
What type of gyro is commonly used in remote compass systems?
What is the function of a flux valve in an aircraft?
What is the function of a flux valve in an aircraft?
Where do the amplified magnetic heading signals from the flux valve get distributed to?
Where do the amplified magnetic heading signals from the flux valve get distributed to?
Why does the compass card need to be pendulous?
Why does the compass card need to be pendulous?
What happens to the pendulous card during aircraft manoeuvres?
What happens to the pendulous card during aircraft manoeuvres?
What is the effect of aircraft acceleration on the magnet system?
What is the effect of aircraft acceleration on the magnet system?
What is the benefit of a pendulous compass card?
What is the benefit of a pendulous compass card?
What is the cause of in-flight errors in compass readings?
What is the cause of in-flight errors in compass readings?
What is the relationship between the pendulous card and the vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field?
What is the relationship between the pendulous card and the vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
