Basics
Turn Coordinators
Many aircraft make use of a turn coordinator. The rotor of the gyro in a turn coordinator is…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Basics
Gyroscopic Direction Indicator or Directional Gyro (DG)
The gyroscopic direction indicator or directional gyro (DG) is often the primary instrument for direction. Because a magnetic…
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Electric Attitude Indicators
Electric attitude indicators are very similar to vacuumdriven gyro indicators. The main difference is in the drive mechanism.…
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Common Gyroscopic Instruments
Vacuum-Driven Attitude Gyros The attitude indicator, or artificial horizon, is one of the most essential flight instruments. It…
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Microelectromechanical Based Attitude and Directional Systems
On aircraft, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices save space and weight. Through the use of solid-state MEMS devices, reliability…
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Solid State Gyros and Related Systems
Improved attitude and direction information is always a goal in aviation. Modern aircraft make use of highly accurate…
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Principles of Gyroscopic Instruments
Mechanical Gyros Three of the most common flight instruments, the attitude indicator, heading indicator, and turn needle of…
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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…
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Typical Pump-Driven System
The following components are found in a typical vacuum system for gyroscopic power supply. A brief description is…
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Engine-Driven Vacuum Pump
The vane-type engine-driven pump is the most common source of vacuum for gyros installed in general aviation, light…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi Nathan