20 practice questions on Attitude Indicators with answers and explanations, plus the key concepts and formulas, from the TrueHeading question bank.
Use this page to revise Attitude Indicators for the DGCA Technical General paper. Below are the key ideas first, then 5 practice questions with answers and explanations, picked from the 20 questions in the TrueHeading bank for this topic.
In short: Pitch and bank relative to the horizon, stabilised by an erect gyro.
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2 ideas to know cold.
Pitch and bank relative to the horizon, stabilised by an erect gyro.
A vertical-axis gyro stays level; the case moves around it to show pitch and roll.
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Answer: A. a vertical spin axis
The spin axis is kept vertical by the erection system.
Answer: C. pitch and roll attitude
It is the primary reference for attitude.
Answer: A. gravity-sensing devices that provide torque to keep the axis vertical
Pendulous vanes or electric level switches.
Answer: A. sustained acceleration or turn due to erection system errors
The erection system is affected by acceleration.
Answer: D. uses strapdown sensors, with magnetic data for heading
It provides attitude and heading with no gimbals.
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