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What is the purpose of pulling the circuit breaker for the inverter when the aircraft is not in service?
What is the purpose of pulling the circuit breaker for the inverter when the aircraft is not in service?
- To reduce power consumption
- To prevent electrical shock
- To perform routine maintenance
- To prolong the service life of the inverter (correct)
What type of instrument gives the pilot directional information using a gyro rotor with a horizontal spin axis?
What type of instrument gives the pilot directional information using a gyro rotor with a horizontal spin axis?
- Attitude Indicator
- Directional Gyroscope (correct)
- Magnetic Compass
- Gyrocompass
What is an advantage of using a Directional Gyroscope over a magnetic compass when turning onto a magnetic heading?
What is an advantage of using a Directional Gyroscope over a magnetic compass when turning onto a magnetic heading?
- The Directional Gyroscope is not affected by turn or acceleration errors (correct)
- The Directional Gyroscope is more reliable in lower latitudes
- The magnetic compass is more accurate
- The magnetic compass is less expensive
What is meant by 'dead beat' in the context of a Directional Gyroscope?
What is meant by 'dead beat' in the context of a Directional Gyroscope?
Why is the Directional Gyroscope more reliable than a magnetic compass in higher latitudes?
Why is the Directional Gyroscope more reliable than a magnetic compass in higher latitudes?
What is the primary function of a Directional Gyroscope in an aircraft?
What is the primary function of a Directional Gyroscope in an aircraft?
What is the characteristic of a Directional Gyroscope that makes it a better flight reference than a magnetic compass?
What is the characteristic of a Directional Gyroscope that makes it a better flight reference than a magnetic compass?
What is the name of the component that rotates in a horizontal plane in a Directional Gyroscope?
What is the name of the component that rotates in a horizontal plane in a Directional Gyroscope?
What is the advantage of using a Directional Gyroscope in a turbine aeroplane?
What is the advantage of using a Directional Gyroscope in a turbine aeroplane?
What is the purpose of the two gimbals in a Directional Gyroscope?
What is the purpose of the two gimbals in a Directional Gyroscope?
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