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What is an attitude indicator?
An attitude indicator is an instrument in an aircraft that shows the orientation of the aircraft relative to the horizon. It provides information on the pitch and roll of the aircraft, helping the pilot maintain control and stability during flight. It is a crucial instrument for flying in conditions where visual references may be limited.
What is the purpose of a aircraft wing dihedral?
Dihedral usually makes an aircraft more stable in attitude.
How do elevators affect takeoff?
Elevators help your takeoff by raising the tail of the aircraft and putting the whole aircraft in 'flight' attitude.
What is datum reference line in aircraft?
Datum is an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal measurements are taken with the aircraft in a level flight attitude.
What aircraft instrument is nicknamed the artificial horizon?
The attitude (do not confuse with altitude) indicator is nicknamed the artificial horizon.
What control surface controls pitch?
The control surface that controls pitch is the elevator. It is located on the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft and is used to control the aircraft's pitch attitude by adjusting the angle of the stabilizer.
What airodynamic principle?
Aerodynamic principles cover altitude, center of gravity, aircraft balance, impact of attitude change as well as stalls and spins.
What is an artificial horizon?
An artificial horizon is an instrument used in aircraft to visually display the aircraft's attitude relative to the Earth's horizon in situations where natural horizon cues are unavailable or unreliable, such as when flying through clouds or in poor visibility. It helps pilots maintain control and stability by providing a reference for pitch and bank angles.
What is an AHRS?
An AHRS is an "attitude heading reference system" - sensors on three axes which provide information on the attitude for aircraft, including roll, pitch and yaw - intended to replace traditional mechanical gyroscopic flight instruments and provide reliability or accuracy.
Do the elevators control the speed of a planes engine?
no No, they do not control speed. Elevators are flight control surfaces, usually at the rear of an aircraft, which control the aircraft's longitudinal attitude by changing the pitch balance, and so also the angle of attack and the lift of the wing.
What is a pitch indicator?
A pitch indicator is a device, often found in aircraft, that provides information on the up or down attitude of the aircraft's nose in relation to the horizon. It typically uses a graphical display or instrument to show the pitch angle of the aircraft. This helps pilots maintain the desired level flight or perform maneuvers accurately.
What do pilots use to measure?
Pilots use instruments such as altimeters, airspeed indicators, and attitude indicators to measure altitude, airspeed, and aircraft orientation. These instruments help pilots navigate safely through airspace and maintain control of the aircraft during flight.
