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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?

90 degrees Signup and view all the answers

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

More information Signup and view all the answers

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

Cursor Control Devices Signup and view all the answers

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

Navigation (NAV) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) Signup and view all the answers

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

Select the source of the EFIS data Signup and view all the answers

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

To control the inboard displays Signup and view all the answers

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

A mouse on a personal computer (PC) Signup and view all the answers