Gyroscopic Instruments and Flight Data Recorders
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Which characteristic of gyros is mentioned in the text?

  • Mechanical types
  • Source of energy
  • Rotational energy
  • Inherent characteristics (correct)

What type of gyros utilize rays traveling in directions around a ring to determine the rate of change of the aircraft's heading?

  • Old gyroscopic instruments
  • Cavities
  • Modern mechanical types
  • Ring laser gyros (correct)

What is a characteristic of modern Flight Data Recorders mentioned in the text?

  • Less capacity
  • Limited memory space
  • Solid state technology (correct)
  • Earlier models

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?

<p>90 degrees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of EFIS displays compared to conventional instruments mentioned in the text?

<p>More information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which panels are used to select and activate items on the Multi-Function Displays (MFDs)?

<p>Cursor Control Devices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two modes for the inboard displays mentioned in the text?

<p>Navigation (NAV) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrumentation System) controls do?

<p>Select the source of the EFIS data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Display Select Panel mentioned in the text?

<p>To control the inboard displays (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cursor control devices compared to in the text?

<p>A mouse on a personal computer (PC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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