[Reviewer] Aircraft Instruments

An instrument that measures the height of an aircraft above a given pressure level.

• Altimeter

• Heading Indicator

• Vertical Speed Indicator

• Airspeed Indicator

• Turn Coordinator

Indicates whether the aircraft is climbing, descending, or in level flight.

• Altimeter

• Heading Indicator

• Vertical Speed Indicator

• Airspeed Indicator

• Turn Coordinator

A sensitive differential pressure gauge which measures and probably indicates the difference between pitot and static pressure.

• Altimeter

• Heading Indicator

• Vertical Speed Indicator

• Airspeed Indicator

• Turn Coordinator

A mechanical instrument designed to facilitate the use of the magnetic compass.

• Altimeter

• Heading Indicator

• Vertical Speed Indicator

• Attitude Indicator

• Turn Coordinator

Displays the rate of turn and roll information, as well as the quality and coordination of the turn.

• Altimeter

• Heading Indicator

• Vertical Speed Indicator

• Attitude Indicator

• Turn Coordinator

Informs the pilot of the orientation of the aircraft relative to the Earth’s horizon.

• Altimeter

• Heading Indicator

• Vertical Speed Indicator

• Attitude Indicator

• Turn Coordinator

Refers to the principle that a wheel with a heavy weights rim spun rapidly will remain in a fixed position in the plane in which it is spinning.

• Rigidity in Space

• Precession

• Deviation

• Variation

The tilting or turning of a gyro in response to pressure

• Rigidity in Space

• Precession

• Deviation

• Variation

The Turn Coordinator is electrically powered.

• True

• False

Provides information relating to the quality of the turn

• Turn Needle

• Vacuum System

• Attitude Indicator

• Inclinometer