Basics 3 min read
Solid State Gyros and Related Systems
Improved attitude and direction information is always a goal in aviation. Modern aircraft make use of highly accurate solidstate attitude…
THE ARCHIVES
Author: Boomi Nathan.
J. BoomiNathan is a writer at SenseCentral who specializes in making tech easy to understand. He covers mobile apps, software, troubleshooting, and step-by-step tutorials designed for real people—not just experts. His articles blend clear explanations with practical tips so readers can solve problems faster and make smarter digital choices. He enjoys breaking down complicated tools into simple, usable steps.
Basics 4 min read
Principles of Gyroscopic Instruments
Mechanical Gyros Three of the most common flight instruments, the attitude indicator, heading indicator, and turn needle of the turn-andbank…
Basics 2 min read
Twin-Engine Aircraft Vacuum System Operation
Twin-engine aircraft vacuum systems are more complicated. They contain an engine-driven vacuum pump on each engine. The associated lines and…
Basics 3 min read
Typical Pump-Driven System
The following components are found in a typical vacuum system for gyroscopic power supply. A brief description is given of…
Basics 2 min read
Engine-Driven Vacuum Pump
The vane-type engine-driven pump is the most common source of vacuum for gyros installed in general aviation, light aircraft. One…
Basics 2 min read
Vacuum Systems
Vacuum systems are very common for driving gyro instruments. In a vacuum system, a stream of air directed against the…
Basics 1 min read
Solid State Magnetometers
Solid state magnetometers are used on many modern aircraft. They have no moving parts and are extremely accurate. Tiny layered…
Basics 1 min read
Solid state magnetometer units
Further enhancements to direction finding systems of this type involving the integration of radio navigation aids are common. The radio…
Basics 3 min read
Remote Indicating Compass
Magnetic deviation is compensated for by swinging the compass and adjusting compensating magnets in the instrument housing. A better solution…
Basics 1 min read
Vertical Magnetic Compass
Solutions to the shortcomings of the simple magnetic compass described above have been engineered. The vertical magnetic compass is a…
Basics 5 min read
Direction Indicating Instruments
A myriad of techniques and instruments exist to aid the pilot in navigation of the aircraft. An indication of direction…
Basics 2 min read
Total Air Temperature Measurement
Air temperature is a valuable parameter that many performance monitoring and control variables depend on. During flight, static air temperature…