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What is the primary function of the gyro horizon in an airplane?
What is the primary function of the gyro horizon in an airplane?
- To indicate airspeed
- To provide a constant visual reference to the airplane's attitude (correct)
- To track navigation waypoints
- To measure altitude
How does the gyro horizon maintain its reference to the vertical direction?
How does the gyro horizon maintain its reference to the vertical direction?
- Through magnetic forces
- Using gyroscopic inertia (correct)
- By relying on GPS data
- Via continuous electrical signals
What visual aid does the gyro horizon indicator provide to the pilot?
What visual aid does the gyro horizon indicator provide to the pilot?
- A fuel level gauge
- A vertical speed indicator
- A miniature airplane and a horizon bar (correct)
- A speedometer reading
What happens when the miniature airplane aligns with the horizon bar?
What happens when the miniature airplane aligns with the horizon bar?
Which principle does the gyro horizon operate on?
Which principle does the gyro horizon operate on?
Study Notes
Gyro Horizon
- An air-driven gyroscope that rotates horizontally.
- Operates based on the same principle as a directional gyro.
- Gyroscopic inertia keeps the spin axis pointing vertically.
- Provides a visual reference for the airplane's pitch and roll attitude.
- A horizon bar on the indicator represents the horizon.
- Aligning the miniature airplane with the horizon bar simulates aligning the real airplane with the actual horizon.
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Test your knowledge on the workings of an air-driven gyroscope that functions horizontally. This quiz covers the principles of gyroscopic inertia, visual references for airplane attitude, and the alignment of miniature aircraft with the horizon bar. Enhance your understanding of aviation instruments and their functions.
