12 Questions
What is the primary function of an Attitude - Inertial Reference System in an autopilot system?
Providing information for pitch and roll control.
What is the purpose of accelerometers in an autopilot system?
Detecting sideslip movement in lateral axis.
What is the function of the Air Data Computer (ADC) in an autopilot system?
Providing information on airspeed, vertical speed, and height.
What is the source of heading information in an autopilot system?
Remote compass.
What is the purpose of VOR/ILS steering in an autopilot system?
Controlling deviation away from a selected VOR radial or ILS radio beam.
What is the alternative to using three single axis rate gyros for rate information?
Using an Inertial Reference System.
What type of information is provided by the Inertial Reference System?
Pitch, roll, and yaw information
What is the primary function of the accelerometers in an autopilot system?
To detect sideslip movement
What is the purpose of the Remote Compass in an autopilot system?
To provide information about the aircraft's heading
What is the function of the Rate Information in an autopilot system?
To measure the rate of displacement in pitch, roll, and yaw
What is the purpose of the VOR/ILS steering in an autopilot system?
To control deviation away from a selected VOR radial or ILS radio beam
What is the source of speed and height information in an autopilot system?
Air Data Computer (ADC)
This quiz covers the different sensors and external signal sources required to control an aircraft through a full flight profile. Learn about the various components that provide critical information for autopilot systems. From attitude and rate information to lateral movement, test your knowledge of autopilot systems.
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