Module 11/12f

What is the spin axis of a directional gyro?

• Vertical

• Horizontal

How does a remote reading compass sense the earth's field?

• Magnets

• Gyro

• Flux Valve

What is the sensor in a direct reading compass?

• Diaphragm

• Sapphire Cup

• Magnet

• Flux Valve

What do you need to do with residual error found during a compass swing?

• record on compass deviation card

• adjust using B and C co-efficients

• adjust using A co-efficient

Co-efficient B is which correction:

• E/W

• N/S

• Rotate whole compass in mount

What is the standard wait time before maintenance after power removal for a gyro?

• 5 min

• 15 min

• 30 min

The reason for static ports being installed each side of the aircraft?

• redundancy

• errors averaged out in yawing situations

• one is for pilot, the other for first officer

The metals used in K type thermo-couple?

• Copper Constantan

• Chromel Alumel

• Lead Zinc

HF is what kind of wave?

• Space

• Sky

• Ground

• Line of Sight

A nautical mile is 1 ________ of latitude.

• Degree

• Minute

• Second