Basics
Angle-Of-Attack Transmitter
Forces vary with the angle of attack. The angle of attack is the angle between the relative wind…
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Basics
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
A VSI shows the rate at which an aircraft is climbing or descending. It is very important for…
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Counter Pointer Pressure Altimeter
The purpose of the counter pointer pressure altimeter (Figure 6-8) is to show aircraft height. By studying the…
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Mean Sea Level – Since about 80 percent of the earth’s surface is water, it is natural to use…
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Airspeed Indicators
Readings from an airspeed indicator are used to estimate ground speed and to determine throttle settings for the…
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Aircraft Instruments
Pitot-Static System The aircraft pitot-static system includes instruments that operate on the principle of the barometer. The system…
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Hydraulics
Most helicopters, other than smaller piston-powered helicopters, incorporate the use of hydraulic actuators to overcome high control forces.…
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Electrical Systems
The electrical systems, in most helicopters, reflect the increased use of sophisticated avionics and other electrical accessories. More…
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Turbine & Accessory Gearbox
Turbine The two-stage turbine section consists of a series of turbine wheels that are used to drive the…
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Compressor
The compressor may consist of an axial compressor, a centrifugal compressor, or combination of the two. An axial…
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