5 Questions
What is the primary function of the airspeed indicator?
To measure the aircraft's speed in nautical miles per hour
What is the purpose of the turn-and-bank indicator?
To show the rate of turn in the roll axis and amount of bank in the yaw axis
What is the typical arrangement of the four basic flight instruments in the instrument panel?
A 'T' arrangement with the airspeed indicator on top left
What is the function of the gyro-slaved heading indicator?
To indicate the direction the aircraft is flying
What is the unit of measurement displayed by the altimeter?
Feet
Study Notes
Analog Instruments
- Analog instruments are used to control altitude, attitude, airspeed, and heading of the aircraft.
- The four basic flight instruments are arranged in a "T" shape on the instrument panel.
- These four instruments are:
Airspeed Indicator
- Located on top left of the instrument panel.
- Measures the aircraft's speed in nautical miles per hour.
Attitude Indicator
- Located on top center of the instrument panel.
- Shows the aircraft's attitude relative to the earth's horizon.
Altimeter
- Located on top right of the instrument panel.
- Displays the barometric altitude as measured in feet.
Gyro-Slaved Heading Indicator
- Located in the bottom center of the instrument panel.
- Shows the direction the aircraft is flying.
Additional Instruments
- A turn-and-bank indicator displays the rate of turn in the roll axis and amount of bank in the yaw axis.
- A vertical speed indicator displays the rate of ascent or descent in feet per minute.
This quiz covers the basic flight instruments used in aviation, including airspeed indicator, attitude indicator, altimeter, and heading indicator.
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