10 Questions
Which characteristic of gyros is mentioned in the text?
Inherent characteristics
What type of gyros utilize rays traveling in directions around a ring to determine the rate of change of the aircraft's heading?
Ring laser gyros
What is a characteristic of modern Flight Data Recorders mentioned in the text?
Solid state technology
In relation to a Turn and Bank indicator, at what angle is the rotor gimbal of a Turn Coordinator inclined to respond to movements about the yaw axis?
90 degrees
What is a benefit of EFIS displays compared to conventional instruments mentioned in the text?
More information
Which panels are used to select and activate items on the Multi-Function Displays (MFDs)?
Cursor Control Devices
What are the two modes for the inboard displays mentioned in the text?
Navigation (NAV) and Multi-Function Display (MFD)
What do the EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrumentation System) controls do?
Select the source of the EFIS data
What is the purpose of the Display Select Panel mentioned in the text?
To control the inboard displays
What are the cursor control devices compared to in the text?
A mouse on a personal computer (PC)
Test your knowledge on gyroscopic instruments and modern flight data recorders in this quiz. Answer questions about the characteristics and energy sources of old gyroscopic instruments, as well as the principles behind ring laser gyros. Explore the functionalities and components of modern flight data recorders.
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