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What is the primary function of an Attitude Indicator in an aircraft?
What is the primary function of an Attitude Indicator in an aircraft?
- To aid in navigation through autopilot systems
- To calculate aircraft position and velocity
- To provide weather radar information
- To provide attitude information to aircraft systems (correct)
What is the maximum acceptable precession of a heading indicator during a 15-minute period?
What is the maximum acceptable precession of a heading indicator during a 15-minute period?
- 5 degrees
- 10 degrees
- 3 degrees (correct)
- 1 degree
What can cause a slight pitch up indication on an Attitude Indicator?
What can cause a slight pitch up indication on an Attitude Indicator?
- Banking more than 100 degrees
- Decelerations
- Pitching more than 60 degrees
- Accelerations (correct)
What is the term for the degradation of an Inertial Reference Unit's (IRU) calculations over time?
What is the term for the degradation of an Inertial Reference Unit's (IRU) calculations over time?
What does an Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) primarily consist of?
What does an Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) primarily consist of?
What is the primary purpose of a Heading Indicator in an aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of a Heading Indicator in an aircraft?
What is the primary function of the heading indicator?
What is the primary function of the heading indicator?
What is the principle of operation of the heading indicator?
What is the principle of operation of the heading indicator?
What is the purpose of the ball in a turn coordinator?
What is the purpose of the ball in a turn coordinator?
What is the primary benefit of a horizontal situational indicator?
What is the primary benefit of a horizontal situational indicator?
What should the preflight actions indicate during taxi turns?
What should the preflight actions indicate during taxi turns?
What is the name of the window on the altimeter that allows for adjustments in barometric pressure?
What is the name of the window on the altimeter that allows for adjustments in barometric pressure?
