Pitotstatic & Gyroscopic Instruments

What is the function of a pistostatic instrument?

• Measuring temperature in closed systems

• Calculating volume in open systems

• Monitoring flow rate in open systems

• Measuring pressure in closed systems

Explain the principle behind a gyroscopic instrument.

• A gyroscopic instrument operates based on the principle of gyroscopic precession.

• A gyroscopic instrument operates based on the principle of centrifugal force.

• A gyroscopic instrument operates based on the principle of gravitational pull.

• A gyroscopic instrument operates based on the principle of magnetic induction.

How does a pistostatic instrument measure altitude?

• By analyzing the color spectrum of the atmosphere.

• By measuring the angle of the sun in the sky.

• By counting the number of clouds in the sky.

• By comparing atmospheric pressure to the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level.

Discuss the advantages of using gyroscopic instruments in aviation.

• Gyroscopic instruments are affected by weather conditions

• Gyroscopic instruments are prone to mechanical failures

• The advantages of using gyroscopic instruments in aviation include reliable attitude and heading information, immunity to magnetic interference, and fast response times.

• They are difficult to calibrate and maintain

What are the different types of pistostatic instruments used in aircraft?

• Attitude Indicator, Turn Coordinator, Heading Indicator

• Airspeed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, Heading Indicator

• Altimeter, Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), and Airspeed Indicator

• Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), Heading Indicator, Turn Coordinator

Why is it important to calibrate pistostatic instruments regularly?

• To make the measurements less accurate

• To ensure accuracy and reliability of measurements.

• To save money on calibration services

• To increase the weight of the instrument

Describe the working of a gyroscopic attitude indicator.

• A gyroscopic attitude indicator uses a gyroscope to maintain a fixed orientation in space, providing a stable reference for the pilot to determine the aircraft's orientation.

• A gyroscopic attitude indicator uses a magnetic compass to determine the aircraft's orientation.

• A gyroscopic attitude indicator relies on GPS signals for orientation.

• A gyroscopic attitude indicator measures air pressure to determine the aircraft's attitude.

What are the limitations of pistostatic instruments?

• Limited temperature range, inability to measure static pressure changes, resistance to errors due to changes in temperature and altitude

• Limited pressure range, ability to measure dynamic pressure changes, immunity to errors due to changes in temperature and altitude

• Unlimited pressure range, ability to measure dynamic pressure changes, immunity to errors due to changes in temperature and altitude

• Limited pressure range, inability to measure dynamic pressure changes, susceptibility to errors due to changes in temperature and altitude

How does a turn coordinator utilize gyroscopic principles?

• A turn coordinator uses a gyroscope to detect the rate and direction of the aircraft's turn.

• A turn coordinator uses a barometer to detect the rate and direction of the aircraft's turn.

• A turn coordinator uses a pendulum to detect the rate and direction of the aircraft's turn.

• A turn coordinator uses a magnetometer to detect the rate and direction of the aircraft's turn.