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Aircraft Instrumentation and Measurement Quiz

#1

Which instrument is used to measure aircraft altitude?

Altimeter
Explanation

Measures the aircraft's height above a reference point, typically sea level.

#2

What does the VSI (Vertical Speed Indicator) measure?

Rate of climb or descent
Explanation

Indicates the vertical speed of the aircraft, whether climbing or descending.

#3

Which of the following is an example of primary flight display instrument?

Artificial horizon
Explanation

Displays the aircraft's attitude, indicating pitch and roll.

#4

What is the function of a Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) in an aircraft?

To show the aircraft's position relative to a selected course
Explanation

Provides information on the aircraft's position in relation to a chosen navigation course.

#5

What is the purpose of a Heading Indicator in an aircraft?

To display the aircraft's current heading
Explanation

Shows the aircraft's current heading, providing directional information.

#6

Which instrument is used to measure the rate of turn of an aircraft?

Turn coordinator
Explanation

Indicates the rate at which the aircraft is turning.

#7

Which instrument is used to measure the temperature outside the aircraft?

OAT gauge (Outside Air Temperature)
Explanation

Indicates the temperature of the air surrounding the aircraft.

#8

What does the Machmeter measure in an aircraft?

Speed
Explanation

Measures the aircraft's speed as a multiple of the speed of sound.

#9

What is the purpose of a Turn and Slip Indicator in an aircraft?

To show the aircraft's rate of turn and slip
Explanation

Provides information on the aircraft's rate of turn and slip.

#10

Which instrument is used to measure the airspeed of an aircraft?

Airspeed indicator
Explanation

Indicates the speed of the aircraft through the air.

#11

What does the Attitude Indicator (AI) display?

Aircraft's pitch and roll
Explanation

Shows the aircraft's pitch and roll attitude relative to the horizon.

#12

Which instrument is used to measure the angle of attack of an aircraft?

Angle of Attack Indicator (AOA)
Explanation

Indicates the angle between the aircraft's chord line and the oncoming air.

#13

What does the Magnetic Compass indicate in an aircraft?

Magnetic heading
Explanation

Shows the aircraft's direction in relation to magnetic north.

#14

What is the function of a Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI) in an aircraft?

To show the aircraft's heading using both magnetic and radio signals
Explanation

Displays the aircraft's heading combining magnetic and radio navigation information.

#15

Which instrument is used to measure the direction of the wind relative to the aircraft?

Gyroscopic Directional Indicator (GDI)
Explanation

Indicates the aircraft's heading and the direction of the wind.

#16

What is the function of a Flight Data Recorder (FDR) in an aircraft?

To record flight parameters such as altitude, airspeed, and heading
Explanation

Records various flight parameters for analysis in case of accidents or incidents.

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