PPL Gyroscopic Instruments & Magnetic Compass

What type of Gyro does the DI use?

• Tied

• Earth

• Rate

• Space

What type of gyro does the A/H use

• Tied

• Earth

• Rate

• Space

What type of gyro does the TC use?

• Tied

• Earth

• Rate

• Space

The TI's gyro is inclined at 30 degrees?

• True

• False

An earth gyro's plane of rotation is parallel with the surface of the earth?

• True

• False

An earth gyro's axis of rotation with parallel with the surface of the earth?

• True

• False

Select all that apply: Which of the following improve the rigidity of a gyroscope?

• Heavier mass

• Faster rotation

• Increased distance of mass from rotation axis

• Slower rotation

Select all that apply: Which instruments utilise the use of a gyroscope?

• ASI

• A/H

• DI

• Compass

Which of the following instruments is typically electrically driven?

• A/H

• DI

• TC

• Altimeter

What is the maximum permissible real drift that a DI can be subject to?

• 16 deg per hour

• 5 deg per 15mins

• 12 deg per hour

• 15 deg per hour