Cessna 172 Cockpit Instruments

The video provides a detailed walkthrough of the Cessna 172 cockpit, covering primary flight instruments, additional instruments, navigation and communication systems, and cockpit controls. It explains the function of each instrument and control, offering insights into their use during flight. The video concludes with a recommendation to consult the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge for more in-depth information.

What is the primary purpose of the attitude indicator in a Cessna 172?

• To display the direction of the aircraft

• To show the aircraft's orientation relative to the horizon

• To indicate the aircraft's speed

• To measure altitude above sea level

Which instrument in the Cessna 172 cockpit helps in maintaining a standard rate turn?

• Turn Coordinator

• Vertical Speed Indicator

• Airspeed Indicator

• Altimeter

What does the suction gauge measure in the Cessna 172?

• Vacuum pressure

• Fuel quantity

• Electrical system health

• Oil temperature

Which instrument shows the health of the electrical system in the Cessna 172?

• Amp meter

• Oil pressure gauge

• Vertical speed indicator

• Fuel quantity indicator

What is the function of the course deviation indicator in the Cessna 172?

• To navigate using radio frequencies

• To measure altitude

• To indicate airspeed

• To show engine RPM

Which device in the Cessna 172 cockpit allows communication with ATC?

• Turn Coordinator

• Transponder

• Airspeed Indicator

• Altimeter

What is the purpose of the throttle in the Cessna 172?

• To control the aircraft's direction

• To indicate altitude

• To measure fuel quantity

• To adjust the engine's RPM

Which control in the Cessna 172 cockpit is used to adjust the fuel mixture?

• Flap lever

• Carburetor heat

• Mixture control

• Throttle

What is the function of the flap lever in the Cessna 172?

• To adjust the engine's RPM

• To measure altitude

• To control the aircraft's speed

• To change the wing's lift characteristics

What is recommended for further learning about Cessna 172 instruments?

• Weather Forecasting Guide

• Flight Operations Manual

• Aircraft Maintenance Manual

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge