Aircraft Instrumentation Knowledge Assessment

Front

What instrument do pilots use to check the aircraft's altitude?

Back

Altimeter

Front

Which instrument indicates if the aircraft is climbing or descending?

Back

Vertical Speed Indicator

Front

What instrument helps monitor the rate of descent during landing?

Back

Vertical Speed Indicator

Front

Which instrument shows the direction the aircraft is facing?

Back

Heading Indicator

Front

What instrument indicates the rate of climb or descent in feet per minute?

Back

Vertical Speed Indicator

Front

What does an Altimeter measure?

Back

Altitude of the aircraft.

Front

What does a Vertical Speed Indicator show?

Back

Rate of climb or descent.

Front

What is the purpose of a Heading Indicator?

Back

To show the aircraft's direction relative to magnetic north.

Front

What does an Airspeed Indicator measure?

Back

The speed of the aircraft relative to the air.

Front

What is the function of a Turn Coordinator?

Back

To indicate the rate of turn and coordination of the aircraft.