Gyroscopic instrument

2701. In the building principle of a gyroscope, the best efficiency is obtained

through the concentration of the mass:
A – on the periphery and with a high rotation speed
B – close to the axis and with a high rotation speed
C – on the periphery and with a low rotation speed
D – close to the axis and with a low rotation speed
Ref: all
Ans: A
2702. Concerning the directional gyro indicator, the latitude at which the apparent
wander is equal to 0 is:
A – the equator
B – latitude 30o
C – latitude 45o
D – the North pole
Ref: all
Ans: A
2703. The heading information originating from the gyro-magnetic compass flux
valve is sent to the:
A – error detector
B – erector system
C – heading indicator
D – amplifier
Ref: all
Ans: A
2704. A gravity erector system is used to correct the errors on:
A – an artificial horizon
B – a directional gyro
C – a turn indicator
D – a gyro-magnetic compass
Ref: all
Ans: A
2705. A turn indicator is an instrument which indicates rate of turn. Rate of turn
depends upon:
1) bank angle
2) aeroplane speed
3) aeroplane weight
The combination regrouping the correct statements is:
A – 2 and 3
B – 1, 2 and 3
C – 1 and 2
D – 1 and 3
Ref: all
Ans: C
5441. A failed RMI rose is locked on 090o
and the ADF pointer indicates 225o
. The
relative bearing to the station is:
A – 135o
B – Impossible to read, due to failure RMI
C – 315o
D – 225o
Ref: all
Ans: A
5442. An aircraft is flying at a 120 kt true airspeed (VV), in order to achieve a rate 1
turn, the pilot will have to bank the aircraft at an angle of:
A – 30o
B – 12o
C – 36o
D – 18o
Ref: all
Ans: A
5449. On the ground, during a right turn, the turn indicator indicates:
A – needle to the right, ball to left
B – needle to the right, ball to right
C – needle in the middle, ball to right
D – needle in the middle, ball to left
Ref: all
Ans: A
5450. An airborne instrument, equipped with a gyro with 2 degrees of freedom and a
horizontal spin axis is:
(Note: the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor
spin axis)
A – an artificial horizon
B – a directional gyro
C – a turn indicator
D – a fluxgate compass
Ref: all
Ans: B
5451. A laser gyro consists of:
A – a gyro with 2 degrees of freedom
B – 2 electrodes (anodes + cathodes)
C – a laser generating two light waves
D – two moving cavities provided with mirrors
Ref: all
Ans: C
5453. The flux valve in a RIMC:
A – is supplied with AC current
B – is fed with DC current
C – is made of hard-iron magnetic steel
D – has its own self exciter unit
Ref: all
Ans: A
5455. When an aircraft has turned 270 degrees with a constant altitude and bank, the
pilot observes the following on a classic artificial horizon:
A – too much nose up and bank to low
B – too much nose up and bank correct
C – turn too much nose up and bank to high
D – altitude and bank are correct
Ref: all
Ans: C
5458. If the needle and the ball of a Turn & Slip indicator both show right, what
does it indicate:
A – turn to left & too much bank
B – too much nose up and bank correct
C – too much nose up and bank to high
D – turn to right and too little bank
Ref: all
Ans: B
5463. What is the Schuler period?
A – 21 minutes
B – 84 minutes
C – 1 oscillation in azimuth
D – 63 minutes
Ref: all
Ans: B
5474. The gyro-magnetic compass torque motor:
A – causes the directional gyro unit to precess
B – causes the heading indicator to precess
C – feeds the error detector system
D – is fed by the flux valve
Ref: all
Ans: A
5475. The input signal of the amplifier of the gyro-magnetic compass resetting
device originates from the:
A – directional gyro erection device
B – flux valve
C – directional gyro unit
D – error detector
Ref: all
Ans: D
5484. A DGI has:
A – one degree of freedom & a horizontal spin axis
B – two degrees of freedom & a vertical spin axis
C – two degrees of freedom & a horizontal spin axis
D – one degree of freedom & a vertical spin axis
Ref: all
Ans: C
5486. What is the Schuler period?
A – 48 minutes
B – 84 seconds
C – 48 seconds
D – 84 minutes
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: D
5492. The torque motor of a gyro stabilised magnetic compass:
A – preceses the directional gyro
B – takes its input from the flux valve
C – moves the heading pointer
D – moves the Selsyn stator
Ref: all
Ans: A
5495. The directional gyro axis no longer spins about the local vertical when it is
located:
A – on the North pole
B – in the latitude 30o
C – in the latitude 45o
D – on the equator
Ref: all
Ans: D
5503. In a right turn while taxiing, the correct indications on a Turn & Slip Indicator
are:
A – Needle left, ball right
B – Needle left, ball left
C – Needle right, ball right
D – Needle right, ball left
Ref: all
Ans: D
5506. During an acceleration phase at constant altitude, the resetting principle of the
artificial horizon results in the horizon bar indicating a:
A – constant attitude
B – nose-down attitude
C – nose-up attitude
D – nose-down followed by a nose-up attitude
Ref: all
Ans: C
5526. On the ground, during a left turn, the turn indicator indicates:
A – needle in the middle, ball to the left
B – needle to the left, ball to the left
C – needle in the middle, ball to the right
D – needle to the left, ball to the right
Ref: all
Ans: D
5537. The rigidity of a gyro is improved by:
A – increasing RPM and concentrating the mass on the periphery of the rotor
B – increasing RPM and concentrating the mass at the hub of the rotor
C – decreasing RPM and concentrating the mass on the periphery of the rotor
D – decreasing RPM and concentrating the mass at the hub of the rotor
Ref: all
Ans: A
5542. The maximum drift error sensed by an uncompensated DGI will be:
A – 15o
per hour
B – 30o
per hour
C – 45o
per hour
D – 60o per hour
Ref: all
Ans: A
5555. A Stand-by-horizon or emergency attitude indicator:
A – Is automatically connected to the primary vertical gyro if the alternator
fails
B – Contains its own separate gyro
C – Is fully independent of external energy resources in an emergency
situation
D – Only works of there is a complete electrical failure
Ref: all
Ans: B
5568. A gyro-magnetic compass or heading reference unit is an assembly which
always consists of:
1) a directional gyro
2) a vertical axis gyro
3) an earth’s magnetic field detector
4) an azimuth control
5) a synchronising control
The combination of correct statements is:
A – 2, 5
B – 2, 3, 5
C – 1, 4
D – 1, 3, 5
Ref: all
Ans: D
5573. When, in flight, the needle and ball of a needle-and-ball indicator are on the left,
the aircraft is:
A – turning left with not enough bank
B – turning left with too much bank
C – turning right with too much bank
D – turning right with not enough bank
Ref: all
Ans: B
5580. The rate-of-turn is the:
A – yaw rate in a turn
B – change-of-heading rate of the aircraft
C – aircraft speed in a turn
D – pitch rate in a turn
Ref: all
Ans: B
5586. A standby artificial horizon must have the following properties:
1) a remote gyro
2) its own power supply
3) only to be used in emergency
4) its own gyro
5) one for each certified pilot
A – all the above
B – 1, 3, 5
C – 2, 3, 4
D – 2, 4
Ref: all
Ans: D
5593. On a turn and slip indicator, needle to the left and ball to the right indicates:
A – turn to the right, not enough bank
B – turn to the left, too much bank
C – turn to the left, not enough bank
D – turn to the right, too much bank
Ref: all
Ans: C
5594. The heading read on the dial of a directional gyro is subject to errors, one of
which is due to the movement of the aircraft. This error….
A – is at its greatest value when the aircraft follows a meridional track
B – is, in spite of this, insignificant and may be neglected
C – is dependent on the ground speed of the aircraft, its true track and the
average latitude of the flight
D – shows itself by an apparent rotation of the horizontal axis of the gyroscope
which seems to turn at 15o per hour to the right in the northern
hemisphere
Ref: all
Ans: C
5599. The indications on a directional gyroscope or gyrocompass are subject to
errors, due to:
1) rotation of Earth
2) aeroplane motion on Earth
3) lateral and transversal aeroplane bank angles
4) north change
5) mechanical defects
Choose the combination with true statements only:
A – 1, 2, 3, 5
B – 3, 4, 5
C – 1, 2, 4, 5
D – 2, 3, 5
Ref: all
Ans: A
5600. In a DGI what error is caused by the gyro movement relative to the earth?
A – earth rate
B – transport wander
C – real wander
D – latitude error
Ref: all
Ans: B
5607. The gimbal error of the directional gyro is due to the effect of:
A – the aircraft’s track over the earth
B – an apparent weight and an apparent vertical
C – too slow precession on the horizontal gimbal ring
D – a bank or pitch attitude of the aircraft
Ref: all
Ans: D
5628. In a turn at a constant angle of bank, the turn indicator reading is:
A – independent to the aircraft true airspeed
B – proportional to the aircraft true airspeed
C – inversely proportional to the aircraft true airspeed
D – proportional to the aircraft weight
Ref: all
Ans: C
5643. The characteristics of the directional gyro (DG) used in a gyro stabilised
compass system are:
A – two degrees of freedom, whose horizontal axis corresponding to the
reference direction is maintained in the horizontal plane by an automatic
erecting system
B – two degrees of freedom, whose axis aligned with the vertical to the
location is maintained in this direction by an erecting system
C – one degree of freedom, whose horizontal axis is maintained in the
horizontal plane by an automatic erecting system
D – one degree of freedom, whose vertical axis, aligned with the real vertical
to the location is maintained in this direction by an automatic erecting
system
Ref: all
Ans: A
5646. In a left turn while taxiing, the correct indications are:
A – Needle left, ball right
B – Needle left, ball left
C – needle right, ball right
D – Needle right, ball left
Ref: all
Ans: A
5652. Compared with a conventional gyro, a laser gyro:
A – has a longer life cycle
B – consumes a lot of power
C – is influenced by temperature
D – has a fairly long starting cycle
Ref: all
Ans: A
5655. The heading reference unit of a three-axis data generator is equipped with a
gyro with:
A – 2 degrees of freedom and vertical spin axis
B – 2 degrees of freedom and horizontal spin axis
C – 1 degree of freedom and horizontal spin axis
D – 1 degree of freedom and vertical spin axis
Ref: all
Ans: B
5657. A turn indicator is built around a gyroscope with:
(Note: the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor
spin axis)
A – 1 degree of freedom
B – 0 degree of freedom
C – 2 degrees of freedom
D – 3 degrees of freedom
Ref: all
Ans: A
5663. Following 180o
stabilised turn with a constant attitude and bank, the artificial
horizon indicates:
A – too high pitch-up and too low banking
B – too high pitch-up and correct banking
C – attitude and banking correct
D – too high pitch up and too high banking
Ref: all
Ans: A
5665. For an aircraft flying a true track of 360o
between the 005oS and 005oN
parallels, the precession error of the directional gyro due to apparent drift is
equal to:
A – 0o
/hour
B - +5o
/hour
C - -5o
/hour
D – depends only on the aircraft’s ground speed
Ref: all
Ans: A
5666. The pendulum type detector system of the directional gyro feeds:
A – a torque motor on the sensitive axis
B – a nozzle integral with the outer gimbal ring
C – a levelling erection torque motor
D – 2 torque motors arranged horizontally
Ref: all
Ans: C
5669. In a Gyro magnetic compass the flux gate transmits information to the:
A – heading indicator
B – amplifier
C – error detector
D – erecting system
Ref: all
Ans: C
5674. The properties of a Turn Indicator are:
1) One degree of freedom
2) Two degrees of freedom
3) Two springs connected to the aircraft frame
4) Spin axis in the longitudinal plane
5) Spin axis parallel to the yaw axis
6) Spin axis in the lateral plane
A – 1, 6
B – 2, 5
C – 1, 4
D – 2, 6
Ref: all
Ans: A
5682. A flux valve senses the changes in orientation of the horizontal component of
the earth’s magnetic field.
1) the flux valve is made of a pair of soft iron bars
2) the primary coils are fed A.C voltage (usually 487.5 Hz)
3) the information can be used by a “flux gate” compass or a directional gyro
4) the flux gate valve casing is dependent on the aircraft three inertial axis
5) the accuracy on the value of the magnetic field indication is less than 0.5%
Which of the following combinations contains all of the correct statements?
A – 1, 4 5
B – 1, 3, 4, 5
C – 3, 5
D – 2, 3, 5
Ref: all
Ans: D
5684. Among the flight control instruments, the artificial horizon plays an essential
part. It uses a gyroscope with:
(Note: in this question, the degrees of freedom of a gyro are determined by the
number of gimbal rings it comprises)
A – one degree of freedom, whose vertical axis oriented in the direction of the
real vertical to the location is maintained in this direction by an automatic
erecting system
B – two degrees of freedom whose horizontal axis corresponding to a
reference direction is maintained in a horizontal plane by an automatic
erecting system
C – one degree of freedom, whose horizontal axis is maintained in a horizontal
plane by an automatic erecting system
D – two degrees of freedom, whose axis is oriented and continuously
maintained to local vertical by an automatic erecting system
Ref: all
Ans: D
5689. A gravity erector system corrects errors on a:
A – DGI
B – artificial horizon
C – turn indicator
D – RIMC
Ref: all
Ans: B
5696. When an aircraft has turned 360 degrees with a constant attitude and bank, the
pilot observes the following on a classic artificial horizon:
A – too much nose-up and bank too high
B – too much nose-up and bank too low
C – too much nose-up and bank correct
D – attitude and bank correct
Ref: all
Ans: D
5706. An airborne instrument, equipped with a gyro with 1 degree of freedom and a
horizontal spin axis is a:
Note: the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor
spin axis:
A – gyromagnetic compass
B – turn indicator
C – fluxgate compass
D – directional gyro
Ref: all
Ans: B
5709. A 2 axis gyro measuring vertical changes will have:
A – one degree of freedom vertical axis
B – two degrees of freedom vertical axis
C – one degree of freedom horizontal axis
D – two degrees of freedom horizontal axis
Ref: all
Ans: B
5716. A directional gyro is:
1) a gyroscope free around two axis
2) a gyroscope free around one axis
3) capable of self-orientation around an earth-tied direction
4) incapable of self-orientation around an earth-tied direction
The combination which regroups all of the correct statements is:
A–1–4
B–2–4
C–2–3
D–1–3
Ref: all
Ans: A
5723. When, in flight, the needle and ball of a needle-and-ball indicator are on the
right, the aircraft is:
A – turning left with too much bank
B – turning right with not enough bank
C – turning right with too much bank
D – turning left with not enough bank
Ref: all
Ans: C
5726. The indication of the directional gyro as an on-board instrument are valid only
for a short period of time. The causes of this inaccuracy are:
1) The earth’s rotation
2) The longitudinal acceleration
3) The aircraft’s motion over the surface of the earth
4) The mechanical defects of the gyro
5) The gyro’s weight
6) The gimbal mount of the gyro rings
The combination of correct statements is:
A – 2, 5, 6
B – 1, 3, 4
C – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
D – 1, 3, 4, 6
Ref: all
Ans: D
5728. In a left turn, the ball of the turn co-ordinator is out to the right what corrective
action is required?
A – more right rudder
B – more right bank
C – more left bank
D – more left rudder
Ref: all
Ans: C
5736. When an aircraft has turned 90 degrees with a constant attitude and bank, the
pilot observes the following on a classic artificial horizon:
A – too much nose-up and bank correct
B – attitude and bank correct
C – too much nose-up and bank too low
D – too much nose-up and bank too high
Ref: all
Ans: C
5739. Where is the earth rate wander and the transport wander of a gyro equal to
zero?
A – North Pole
B – Equator
C – 45oN
D – 45oS
Ref: all
Ans: B
5741. What is the maximum drift of a gyro, due to earth rate?
A – 90o
per hour
B – 180o
per hour
C – 15o
per hour
D – 5o
per hour
Ref: all
Ans: C
5746. In a turn at constant angle of bank, the rate of turn is:
A – independent of weight and proportional to TAS
B – dependent on weight and inversely proportional to TAS
C – independent of weight and inversely proportional to TAS
D – dependant on weight and proportional to TAS
Ref: all
Ans: C
5748. While inertial platform system is operating on board an aircraft, it is necessary
to use a device with the following characteristics, in order to keep the vertical
line with a pendulous system:
A – with damping and a period of about 84 minutes
B – with damping and a period of about 84 seconds
C – without damping and a period of about 84 minutes
D – without damping and a period of about 84 seconds
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: A
5751. The turn rate indicator uses a gyroscope:
1) with one degree of freedom
2) with two degrees of freedom
3) the frame of which is supported by two return springs
4) the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to the pitch axis
5) the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to the yawing axis
6) the spinning wheel axis of which is horizontal
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 1 and 6
B – 1 and 3
C – 2 and 3
D – 2, 3 and 6
Ref: all
Ans: B
5754. Heading information given by a gyro platform, is given by a gyro at:
A – 3 degrees-of-freedom in the vertical axis
B – 3 degrees-of-freedom in the horizontal axis
C – 2 degrees-of-freedom in the vertical axis
D – 2 degrees-of-freedom in the horizontal axis
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: D
5764. Among the systematic errors of the “directional gyro”, the error due to the
earth rotation make the north reference turn in the horizontal plane. At a mean
latitude of 45oN, this reference turns by…
A – 7.5o
/hour to the right
B – 7.5o
/hour to the left
C – 10.5o
/hour to the right
D – 15o
/hour to the right
Ref: all
Ans: C
5770. When, in flight, the needle of a needle-and-ball indicator is on the right and the
ball on the left, the aircraft is:
A – turning left with not enough bank
B – turning left with too much bank
C – turning right with not enough bank
D – turning right with too much bank
Ref: all
Ans: C
5775. A slaved directional gyro derives its directional signal from:
A – a direct reading magnetic compass
B – the flux valve
C – the flight director
D – the air-data-computer
Ref: all
Ans: B
5784. At a low bank angle, the measurement of rate-of-turn actually consists in
measuring the:
A – pitch rate of the aircraft
B – roll rate of the aircraft
C – angular velocity of the aircraft
D – yaw rate of the aircraft
Ref: all
Ans: D
5797. In a Turn Indicator, the measurement of rate of turn consists for:
A – low bank angle, in measuring the roll rate
B – low bank angle, in measuring the yaw rate
C – high bank angle, in measuring the yaw rate
D – high bank angle, in measuring the roll rate
Ref: all
Ans: B
12024. In order to align a strap-down inertial unit, it is required to insert the local
geographical co-ordinates. This is necessary to:
A – Position the computing trihedron with reference to earth
B – Check operation of laser gyros
C – Determine magnetic or true heading
D – Re-erect laser gyros
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: A
12028. The basic properties of a gyroscope are:
1) The gyros weight
2) The rigidity in space
3) The inertia
4) The high RPM
5) The precession
The combination of correct statements is:
A – 3, 4
B – 2, 5
C – 2, 3, 5
D – 1, 3, 5
Ref: all
Ans: B
12030. Under normal operating conditions, when an aircraft is in a banked turn, the
rate-of-turn indicator is a valuable gyroscopic flight control instrument. When
it is associated with an attitude indicator it indicates:
1) the angular velocity of the aircraft about the yaw axis
2) the bank of the aircraft
3) the direction of the aircraft turn
4) the angular velocity of the aircraft about the real vertical
The combination of correct statements is:
A – 3, 4
B – 2, 4
C – 1, 3
D – 1, 2
Ref: all
Ans: C
12031. The directional gyro axis spins about the local vertical by 15o
/hour
A – in the latitude 30o
B – in the latitude 45o
C – on the equator
D – on the North pole
Ref: all
Ans: D
12033. The vertical reference unit of a three-axis data generator is equipped with a
gyro with:
A – 1 degree of freedom and horizontal spin axis
B – 1 degree of freedom and vertical spin axis
C – 2 degrees of freedom and horizontal spin axis
D – 2 degrees of freedom and vertical spin axis
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: D
12042. The maximum directional gyro error due to the earth rotation is:
A – 180o
/hour
B – 5o
/hour
C – 15o
/hour
D – 90o
/hour
Ref: all
Ans: C
12049. (Refer to figure 022-08)
The diagram representing a left turn with insufficient rudder is:
A–2
B–3
C–4
D–1
Ref: all
Ans: C
20173. (Refer to figure 022-41)
The diagram shows three gyro assemblies: A, B and C. Among these gyros:
- one is a roll gyro (noted 1)
- one is a pitch gyro (noted 2)
- one is a yaw gyro (noted 3)
The correct matching of gyros and assemblies is:
A – 1C, 2B, 3A
B – 1B, 2A, 3C
C – 1A, 2B, 3C
D – 1B, 2C, 3A
Ref: all
Ans: D
20500. (Refer to figure 022-40)
The diagram which shows a 40o left bank and 15o nose down attitude is
number:
A–3
B–2
C–1
D–4
Ref: all
Ans: C
20503. A directional gyro consists of a:
(Note – the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor
spin axis)
A – 1 degree-of-freedom horizontal axis gyro
B – 2 degrees-of-freedom vertical axis gyro
C – 2 degrees-of-freedom horizontal axis gyro
D – 1 degree-of-freedom vertical axis gyro
Ref: all
Ans: C
20504. A directional gyro is corrected for an apparent drift due to the earth’s rotation
at latitude 30oS. During a flight at latitude 60oN, a drift rate of 15.5o
/h to the
right is observed. The apparent wander due to change of aircraft position is:
A – 2.5o
/h to the left
B – 2.5o
/h to the right
C – 5o
/h to the right
D – 5o
/h to the left
Ref: all
Ans: D
20508. A free gyro has its rotor axis horizontal and is aligned with the geographic
meridian. If this stationary free gyro is situated at latitude 60oN, the apparent
drift rate according to the earthbound observer is:
A – 13o
/h to the left
B – 13o
/h to the right
C – 7.5o
/h to the right
D – 7.5o
/h to the left
Ref: all
Ans: B
20512. A rate gyro is used in a:
1) directional gyro indicator
2) turn co-ordinator
3) artificial horizon
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A–2
B – 1, 2, 3
C–1
D – 1, 2
Ref: all
Ans: A
20525. After the initial 90 degrees of a turn at constant pitch and bank, a classic
artificial horizon indicates:
A – too much nose-up and too much bank
B – pitch and bank correct
C – too much nose-up and bank correct
D – too much nose-up and too little bank
Ref: all
Ans: D
20559. Compared with a conventional gyro, a laser gyro:
A – is much more cumbersome
B – is influenced by temperature
C – consumes much more power
D – consumes a lot of power
Ref: all
Ans: A
20579. Due to the rotation of the earth, the apparent drift of a horizontal free
gyroscope at a latitude of 30oN is:
A – 15o
per hour to the left
B – 7.5o
per hour to the right
C – 2o
per hour to the right
D – 11o
per hour to the left
Ref: all
Ans: B
20580. Due to the rotation of the earth, the apparent drift of a horizontal free
gyroscope at a latitude of 30oS is:
A – 7.5o
per hour to the left
B – 15o
per hour to the right
C – 2o
per hour to the left
D – 11o
per hour to the right
Ref: all
Ans: A
20581. Due to the rotation of the earth, the apparent drift of a horizontal free
gyroscope at a latitude of 45oN is:
A – 2o
per hour to the right
B – 15o
per hour to the left
C – 11o
per hour to the right
D – 7.5o
per hour to the left
Ref: all
Ans: C
20589. During a deceleration phase at constant attitude, the control system of an air
driven artificial horizon results in the horizon bar indicating a:
A – nose up attitude
B – nose down attitude
C – constant attitude
D – nose up followed by a nose down attitude
Ref: all
Ans: B
20613. For an aircraft flying a true track of 360o
between the 5oS and 5oN parallels, the
precession error of the directional gyro due to apparent drift is equal to:
A - +5o
/hour
B – approximately 0o
/hour
C - -5o
/hour
D – 15o
/hour
Ref: all
Ans: B
20649. In a directional gyro, gimballing errors are due to:
A – the aircraft’s movement over the earth
B – an apparent weight and an apparent vertical
C – the vertical component of the earth’s magnetic field
D – a banked attitude
Ref: all
Ans: D
20659. In a turn at a constant angle of bank, the turn indicator reading is:
A – inversely proportional to the aircraft true airspeed
B – proportional to the aircraft true airspeed
C – independent to the aircraft true airspeed
D – proportional to the aircraft weight
Ref: all
Ans: A
20660. In an inertial navigation system (INS), should the platform be displaced from
the horizontal, it would oscillate with a period, called Schuler period, of about:
A – 8.4 minutes
B – 64 seconds
C – 84 seconds
D – 84 minutes
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: D
20662. In order to align an inertial reference system (IRS), it is required to insert the
local geographical co-ordinates. This enables the IRS to:
A – compare the latitude it finds with that entered by the operator
B – compare the longitude it finds with that entered by the operator
C – find the north
D – initialise the FMS flight plan
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: A
20678. One of the errors inherent in a ring laser gyroscope occurs at low input
rotation rates tending towards zero when a phenomenon known as ‘lock-in’ is
experienced. What is the name of the technique, effected by means of a piezoelectric motor, that is used
A – dither
B – cavity rotation
C – zero drop
D – beam lock
Ref: all
Ans: A
20684. The alignment sequence of an inertial reference system (IRS) consists of:
1) search for the local vertical
2) search for the true north
3) comparison between the longitude find and the one entered by the operator
4) comparison between the latitude find and the one entered by the operator
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 1, 2, 4
B – 1, 2, 3
C – 1, 3
D – 2, 3
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: A
20695. The apparent wander of a directional gyro is 15o
/h:
A – At the north pole
B – At the latitude 30o
C – At the latitude 45o
D – At the equator
Ref: all
Ans: A
20696. The artificial horizon uses a gyroscope with:
(Note: the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor
spin axis)
A – two degrees of freedom, and its rotor spin axis is continuously maintained
to local vertical by an automatic erecting system
B – two degrees of freedom, and its rotor spin axis is continuously maintained
in the horizontal plane by an automatic erecting system
C – one degree of freedom, and its rotor spin axis is continuously maintained
in the horizontal plane by an automatic erecting system
D – one degree of freedom, and its rotor spin axis is continuously maintained
to local vertical by an automatic erecting system
Ref: all
Ans: A
20705. (Refer to figure 022-41)
The attached diagram shows three gyro assemblies: A, B and C. Among these
gyros:
- one is a roll gyro (noted 1)
- one is a pitch gyro (noted 2)
- one is a yaw gyro (noted 3)
The correct matching of gyros and assemblies is:
A – 1C, 2B, 3A
B – 1B, 2C, 3A
C – 1B, 2A, 3C
D – 1A, 2B, 3C
Ref: all
Ans: B
20709. The elements which take part in the local vertical alignment of an inertial
strap-down unit are:
A – the accelerometers
B – the accelerometers and gyroscopes
C – the flow inductors
D – the gyroscopes
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: A
20749. The gyroscope of a turn indicator has:
(Note: the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor
spin axis)
A – 2 degrees of freedom
B – 0 degree of freedom
C – 1 degree of freedom
D – 3 degrees of freedom
Ref: all
Ans: C
20750. The gyroscope used in an attitude indicator has a spin axis which is:
A – horizontal, perpendicular to the yaw axis
B – horizontal, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis
C – horizontal, parallel to the longitudinal axis
D – vertical
Ref: all
Ans: D
20754. The indication of the directional gyro is valid only for a limited period of time.
The causes of this inaccuracy are:
1) rotation of the earth
2) longitudinal accelerations
3) aircraft’s moving over the surface of the earth
4) vertical component
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 1, 3, 4
B – 1, 3
C – 1, 2, 3
D – 1, 2, 4
Ref: all
Ans: B
20755. The indications on a directional gyroscope are subject to errors. The most
significant are:
1) apparent wander due to earth rotation
2) apparent wander due to change of aircraft position
3) gimballing errors
4) north change
5) mechanical defect
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 1, 2, 3, 5
B – 3, 4, 5
C – 1, 2, 4, 5
D – 2, 3, 5
Ref: all
Ans: A
20756. The inertia of a gyroscope is greater when:
A – its rotation speed is lower and the mass of the spinning wheel is located
further from the axis of rotation
B – its rotation speed is higher and the mass of the spinning wheel is closer to
the axis of rotation
C – its rotation speed is higher and the mass of the spinning wheel is located
further from the axis of rotation
D – its rotation speed is lower and the mass of the spinning wheel is closer to
the axis of rotation
Ref: all
Ans: C
20766. The mode selector of an inertial unit comprises the OFF – STBY – ALIGN
NAV – ATT positions:
1) on “STBY” the unit aligns on the local geographic trihedron
2) the “ATT” position is used in automatic landing (mode LAND)
3) on “NAV” the co-ordinates of the present position are entered
4) on “ALIGN” the unit aligns on the local geographic trihedron
5) on “ALIGN” current position is updated upon the aircraft alignment on the
runway
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 2, 5
B–4
C – 1, 3, 5
D – 1, 2, 4
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: B
20780. The principle of a laser gyro is based on:
A – a gyroscope associated with a laser compensating for apparent wander due
to the rotation of the earth
B – frequency difference between two laser beams rotating in opposite
direction
C – a gyroscope associated with a laser compensating for gimballing errors
D – two rotating cavities provided with mirrors
Ref: all
Ans: B
20781. The properties of a gyroscope are:
1) rigidity in space
2) rigidity on earth
3) precession
4) Schuler oscillations
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 1, 4
B – 2, 3
C – 1, 3
D – 2, 4
Ref: all
Ans: C
20789. The rate of turn given by the rate of turn indicator is valid:
A – for all airspeeds
B – for the airspeed range defined during the calibration of the instrument
C – with flaps retracted only
D – for the cruising speed
Ref: all
Ans: B
20790. The rate of turn indicator uses a gyroscope:
1) the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to the yawing axis
2) the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to the pitch axis
3) the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to the roll axis
4) with one degree of freedom
5) with two degrees of freedom
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 2, 4
B – 3, 4
C – 1, 5
D – 3, 5
Ref: all
Ans: A
20795. The spin axis of the turn indicator gyro is aligned along the:
A – longitudinal axis of the aircraft
B – lateral axis of the aircraft
C – vertical axis of the aircraft
D – longitudinal axis of flight
Ref: all
Ans: B
20848. Without any external action, the axis of a free gyroscope is fixed with
reference to:
A – the apparent vertical
B – the earth
C – the aircraft
D – space
Ref: all
Ans: D
20862. (For this question use annex 022-37)
The diagram representing a left turn with insufficient rudder is:
A–1
B–2
C–3
D–4
Ref: all
Ans: D
20863. (For this question use annex 022-37)
The diagram representing a left turn with excessive rudder is:
A–1
B–2
C–3
D–4
Ref: all
Ans: B
24469. The properties of a gyro are:
1) mass
2) rigidity
3) inertia
4) precession
5) rotational speed
A – 1, 2 & 3
B–2&4
C–2&3
D–1&3
Ref: all
Ans: B
24478. The errors of a DGI are:
1) earth rate
2) transport wander
3) banking when pitched up
4) annual movement of poles
5) mechanical problems
A – 2, 3 & 5
B – 3, 4 & 5
C – 1, 2, 3 & 5
D – all 5
Ref: all
Ans: C
24481. The Inertial Strap-down Unit of an IRS is programmed with co-ordinates
during alignment in order to:
A – establish the trihedron with reference to the earth
B – establish true or magnetic heading
C – check the function of the laser gyros
D – compensate for aircraft movement
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: A
24493. The Turn Indicator is a useful gyroscopic instrument. When used in
association with an attitude indicator will show:
1) angular velocity about the yaw axis
2) direction of turn
3) angular velocity about true vertical axis
4) speed of turn
A–1&3
B–2&3
C–3&4
D–1&2
Ref: all
Ans: D
24494. When turning through 90o
at constant attitude and bank, a classic Artificial
Horizon indicates:
A – nose up and correct angle of bank
B – attitude and bank angle are correct
C – nose up and bank angle too low
D – nose up and bank angle too high
Ref: all
Ans: C
24495. The factors which will affect a Turn Indicator are:
1) angle of bank
2) aircraft speed
3) aircraft weight
A – all 3
B–1&2
C–1&3
D–2&3
Ref: all
Ans: B
24496. To obtain heading information from a Gyro Stabilised platform, the gyros
should have:
A – 1 degree of freedom and a horizontal axis
B – 1 degree of freedom and a vertical axis
C – 2 degrees of freedom and a horizontal axis
D – 2 degrees of freedom and a vertical axis
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: C
24504. Aircraft is travelling at 120 kts, what angle of bank would be required for a
rate one turn?
A – 30o
B – 12o
C – 18o
D – 35o
Ref: all
Ans: C
24508. Using a classic Artificial Horizon, the A/C performs a right turn through
270 degrees at a constant angle of bank and rate of turn. The indication is:
A – Nose up, too much bank
B – Nose up, not enough bank
C – Nose up, wings level
D – Bank and pitch correct
Ref: all
Ans: A
24515. An artificial horizon has:
A – 1 degree of freedom and a horizontal axis
B – 2 degrees of freedom and a horizontal axis
C – 1 degree of freedom and a vertical axis
D – 2 degrees of freedom and a vertical axis
Ref: all
Ans: D
24522. What is the purpose of the latitude nut in a DGI?
A – to correct for latitude error
B – to correct for transport wander
C – to correct for earth rate
D – to correct for coriolis error
Ref: all
Ans: C
24524. At a low bank angle, the measurement of rate-of-turn actually consists in
measuring the:
A – roll rate
B – rate of yaw
C – angular velocity about the vertical axis
D – rate of pitch
Ref: all
Ans: B
24528. An aircraft is flying a true track of 369o
from 5o
south to 5o
north. What is
the change in apparent wander rate?
A – 0o per hour
B - +5o
per hour
C - -5o
per hour
D – Depends upon groundspeed
Ref: all
Ans: A
24543. In a gyro magnetic compass, where does the torque motor get its information
from?
A – the flux gate
B – error detector
C – the rotor gimbal
D – amplifier
Ref: all
Ans: D
24545. What are the advantages of a laser gyro compared to a conventional gyro?
A – has a longer cycle life
B – takes longer to set up/spin up
C – uses more power
D – takes longer to align
Ref: all
Ans: A
24797. Which of the following gyro instruments has one degree of freedom?
A – artificial horizon
B – turn indicator
C – directional gyro
D – slaved gyro compass
Ref: all
Ans: B
24820. The error in a Directional Gyro due to the earth’s rotation, at a mean latitude
of 45oN will cause the spin axis to move by:
A – 10.6o
clockwise
B – 10.6o
anti-clockwise
C – 7.6o
clockwise
D – 7.6o
anti-clockwise
Ref: all
Ans: A
24821. What are the components of a Ring Laser Gyro?
A – mirrors and 2 cavities
B – 2 anodes and 2 cathodes
C – 2 beams of laser light
D – horizontal gyro axis and 1 degree of freedom
Ref: AIR: atpl; HELI: atpl, cpl
Ans: C
24822. Where on the earth’s surface is the earth rate drift of a DGI equal to 15.04o
per hour?
A – 15o
B – 30o
C – 0o
D – 90o
Ref: all
Ans: D
24825. The pendulous type correction detector fitted to the DGI provides:
A – torque on the sensitive axis
B – two torque motors on the horizontal axis
C – pendulous internal nozzle on the outer gimbal
D – one torque motor
Ref: all
Ans: A
24831. A direction gyro is corrected for accurate directional information using:
A – air data computer
B – direct reading magnetic compass
C – flight director
D – flux valve
Ref: all
Ans: B
24838. An aircraft is flying a true track of 360o
from 5o
south to 5o
north. What is the
average apparent wander rate?
A – 0o
per hour
B - +5o
per hour
C - -5o
per hour
D – depends upon groundspeed
Ref: all
Ans: A
24843. A directional gyro is valid only for a short period of time. The causes of this
inaccuracy are:
1) earth rotation
2) longitudinal accelerations
3) A/C motion over the earth
4) mechanical defects
5) gyro mass
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 1, 3 & 5
B – 1, 3 & 4
C – 1, 2 & 3
D – all of the above
Ref: all
Ans: B
25273. How can you increase the rigidity of a gyroscope?
A – Concentrate the mass near the spin axis at a high RPM
B – Concentrate the mass at the periphery at a high RPM
C – Concentrate the mass near the spin axis at a low RPM
D – Concentrate the mass at the periphery at a low RPM
Ref: all
Ans: B
25293. What is the period of a Schuler Loop oscillation?
A – 48 seconds
B – 48 mins
C – 84 mins
D – 84 seconds
Ref: all
Ans: C
25296. Aircraft turns through 360o
at constant bank and pitch angle. The Artificial
Horizon shows:
A – The correct indication
B – Pitch up too little bank
C – Pitch up too much bank
D – Pitch up correct bank
Ref: all
Ans: A
25297. On the ground in a left turn a turn-indicator will show:
A – Needle straight/Ball left
B – Needle straight/Ball right
C – Needle left/Ball left
D – Needle left/Ball right
Ref: all
Ans: D
 Radio Altimeter

5464. The aircraft radio equipment which emits on a frequency of 4400 MHz is the:
A – primary radar
B – high altitude radio altimeter
C – weather radar
D – radio altimeter
Ref: all
Ans: D
5535. The data supplied by a radio altimeter:
A – concerns only the decision height
B – indicates the distance between the ground and the aircraft
C – is used only by the radio altimeter indicator
D – is used by the automatic pilot in the altitude hold mode
Ref: all
Ans: B
5543. In low altitude radio altimeters, the height measurement (above the ground) is
based upon:
A – a triangular amplitude modulation wave, for which modulation phase shift
between transmitted and received waves after ground reflection is
measured
B – a pulse transmission, for which time between transmission and reception
is measured on a circular scanning screen
C – a wave transmission, for which the frequency shift by DOPPLER effect
after ground reflection is measured
D – a frequency modulation wave, for which the frequency variation between
the transmitted wave and the received wave after ground reflection is
measured
Ref: all
Ans: D
5613. A radio altimeter can be defined as a:
A – self contained on board aid used to measure the true height of the aircraft
B – ground radio aid used to measure the true altitude of the aircraft
C – ground radio aid used to measure the true height of the aircraft
D – self contained on board aid used to measure the true altitude of the aircraft
Ref: all
Ans: A
5645. Modern low altitude radio altimeters emit waves in the following frequency
band:
A – HF (High Frequency)
B – VLF (Very Low Frequency)
C – SHF (Super High Frequency)
D – UHF (Ultra High Frequency)
Ref: all
Ans: C
5661. The operation of the radio altimeter of a modern aircraft is based on:
A – amplitude modulation of the carrier wave
B – frequency modulation of the carrier wave
C – pulse modulation of the carrier wave
D – a combination of frequency modulation and pulse modulation
Ref: all
Ans: B
5672. During the approach, a crew reads on the radio altimeter the value of 650 ft.
This is an indication of the true:
A – height of the aircraft with regard to the ground at any time
B – height of the lowest wheels with regard to the ground at any time
C – height of the aircraft with regard to the runway
D – altitude of the aircraft
Ref: all
Ans: B
5712. A radio altimeter is:
A – ground based and measures true altitude
B – ground based and measures true height
C – aircraft based and measures true altitude
D – aircraft based and measures true height
Ref: all
Ans: D
5735. In low altitude radio altimeters, the reading is zero when main landing gear
wheels are on the ground. For this, it is necessary to:
A – change the display scale in short final, in order to have a precise readout
B – place the antennas on the bottom of the aeroplane
C – account for signal processing time in the unit and apply a correction factor
to the reading
D – compensate residual altitude due to antennas height above the ground and
coaxial cables length
Ref: all
Ans: C
5744. For most radio altimeters, when a system error occurs during approach the…
A – DH lamp flashes red and the audio signal sounds
B – Height indication is removed
C – DH lamp flashes red
D – Audio warning signal sounds
Ref: all
Ans: B
5785. The low-altitude radio altimeters used in precision approaches:
1) operate in the 1540-1660 MHz range
2) are of the pulsed type
3) are of the frequency modulation type
4) have an operating range of 0 to 5000 ft
5) have a precision of +/- 2 feet between 0 and 500 ft
The combination of the correct statements is:
A – 1, 3, 4, 5
B – 3, 5
C – 1, 2, 4, 5
D – 1, 3, 5
Ref: all
Ans: B
5799. The operating frequency range of a low altitude radio altimeter is:
A – 420 MHz to 440 MHz
B – 460 MHz to 480 MHz
C – 4200 MHz to 4400 MHz
D – 4.6 GHz to 4.8 GHz
Ref: all
Ans: C
11207. A radio signal has a frequency of 3 GHz. Its wave length is:
A – 100 cm
B – 1.0 cm
C – 10 cm
D – 1.0 m
Ref: all
Ans: C
20178. The operating frequency range of a low altitude radio altimeter is:
A – 2700 MHz to 2900 MHz
B – 5 GHz
C – 4200 MHz to 4400 MHz
D – 5400 MHz or 9400 MHz
Ref: all
Ans: C
20511. A radio altimeter uses:
A – four antennas: two for the transmission and two for the reception
B – two antennas: one for the transmission and another for the reception
C – two antennas: both of them for simultaneous transmission and reception
D – a single antenna for simultaneous transmission and reception
Ref: all
Ans: B
20761. The Low Altitude Radio Altimeter uses the following wavelengths:
A – myriametric
B – centimetric
C – decimetric
D – metric
Ref: all
Ans: B
20786. The radio altimeter is required to indicate zero height AGL as the main wheels
touch down on the runway. For this reason, it is necessary to:
A – have a specific radio altimeter dedicated to automatic landing
B – adjust the gross height according to the aircraft instantaneous pitch
C – change the display scale in short final, in order to have a precise readout
D – compensate for residual height and cable length
Ref: all
Ans: D
20787. The radio altimeter:
1) operates in the 1600-1660 KHz range
2) operates in the 4200-4400 MHz range
3) measures a frequency difference
4) measures an amplitude difference
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 1 and 4
B – 2 and 4
C – 1 and 3
D – 2 and 3
Ref: all
Ans: D
20788. The range of a low altitude radio altimeter is:
A – 500 ft
B – 2500 ft
C – greater than 10000 ft
D – 10000 ft
Ref: all
Ans: B
24803. If the radio altimeter fails:
A – height information disappears
B – aural warning is given
C – radio alt flag, red lamp, and aural warning are given
D – radio alt flag and red lamp activate
Ref: all
Ans: A
24817. What does a radio altimeter, for an aircraft in the landing configuration,
measure?
A – height of aircraft wheels above the ground
B – height of the aircraft above the ground
C – altitude of the aircraft
D – altitude of the aircraft wheels
Ref: all
Ans: A
24818. What principle does the radio altimeter work on?
A – pulse modulation
B – amplitude modulation
C – pulse modulation and carrier wave
D – frequency modulation and carrier wave
Ref: all
Ans: D
24829. What aircraft system uses a frequency of 4400 MHz?
A – SSR
B – radio altimeter
C – weather radar
D – ATC radar
Ref: all
Ans: B
24830. A low altitude Radio Altimeter, used in precision approaches, has the
following characteristics:
1) 1540 MHz to 1660 MHz range
2) pulse transmissions
3) frequency modulation
4) height range between 0 and 5000 ft
5) an accuracy of +/- 2 ft between 0 and 500 ft
A – 1, 4, 5
B – 3, 4
C – 3, 5
D – 2, 3, 5
Ref: all
Ans: C
24836. What is the normal operating range of a low altitude Radio Altimeter?
A – 0 to 5000 ft
B – 0 to 2500 ft
C – 0 to 10000 ft
D – 0 to 7500 ft
Ref: all
Ans: B
24837. What is a radio altimeter used for?
A – to determine aircraft height above mean sea level
B – to determine aircraft height above ground level
C – to determine pressure altitude
D – to determine aircraft altitude
Ref: all
Ans: B
24851. A typical radio altimeter wave length and frequency band is:
A – 0.1895 m UHF
B – 6.9 cm SHF
C – 3.41 m UHF
D – 7.1 m EHF
Ref: all
Ans: B
022-01-03 Magnetic Compass
2707. During deceleration following a landing in a southerly direction, a magnetic
compass made for the northern hemisphere indicates:
A – an apparent turn to the west
B – no apparent turn only on northern latitudes
C – no apparent turn
D – an apparent turn to the east
Ref: all
Ans: C
5443. A pilot wishes to turn left on to a southerly heading with 20o bank at a latitude
of 20o
North. Using a direct reading compass, in order to achieve this he must
stop the turn on an approximate heading of:
A – 190o
B – 200o
C – 170o
D – 160o
Ref: all
Ans: D
5448. In the northern hemisphere during deceleration following a landing in an
Easterly direction, the magnetic compass will indicate:
A – an apparent turn to the South
B – an apparent turn to the North
C – a constant heading
D – a heading fluctuating about 090o
Ref: all
Ans: A
5452. In the Northern hemisphere, during deceleration following a landing in a
Westerly direction, the magnetic compass will indicate:
A – a heading fluctuating about 270o
B – an apparent turn to the North
C – no apparent turn
D – an apparent turn to the South
Ref: all
Ans: D
5472. During deceleration following a landing in a Southerly direction, the magnetic
compass will indicate:
A – no apparent turn
B – an apparent turn to the East
C – an apparent turn to the west
D – a heading fluctuating about 180o
Ref: all
Ans: A
5476. Among the errors of a magnetic compass, are errors:
A – of parallax, due to oscillations of the compass rose
B – due to cross-wind gusts particularly on westerly or easterly headings
C – due to Schuler type oscillations
D – in North seeking, due to bank angle and magnetic heading
Ref: all
Ans: D
5478. A pilot wishes to turn right on to a northerly heading with 20o
bank at a
latitude of 40o
North. Using a direct reading compass, in order to achieve this
he must stop the turn on to an approximate heading of:
A – 030o
B – 350o
C – 330o
D – 010o
Ref: all
Ans: C
5496. If an aircraft, fitted with a DRMC, takes off on a westerly heading, in the
northern hemisphere, the DRMC will indicate:
A – a turn to the north
B – oscillates about west
C – no turn
D – a turn to south
Ref: all
Ans: A
5500. When turning on to a northerly heading the rose of a magnetic compass tends
to “undershoot” when turning onto a southerly heading it tends to “overshoot”.
1) these compass indications are less reliable in the northern hemisphere than
in the southern hemisphere
2) these compass oscillations following a lateral gust are not identical if the
aircraft is heading north or south
3) this behaviour is due to the mechanical construction of the compass
4) this behaviour is a symptom of a badly swung compass
The correct statements are:
A – 2, 3 and 4
B – 1, 2 and 4
C – 2 and 3
D – 1 and 3
Ref: all
Ans: C
5525. During deceleration following a landing in a northerly direction, a magnetic
compass made for the southern hemisphere indicates:
A – no apparent turn
B – an apparent turn to the East
C – an apparent turn to the West
D – a heading fluctuating about 360o
Ref: all
Ans: A
5527. In a steep turn, the northerly turning error on a magnetic compass on the
northern hemisphere is:
A – none on a 270o
heading in a left turn
B – equal to 180o
on a 090o
heading in a right turn
C – none on a 090o
heading in a right turn
D – equal to 180o
on a 270o
heading in a right turn
Ref: all
Ans: B
5553. A compass swing is used to:
A – align compass north with magnetic north
B – align compass north with true north
C – align magnetic north with true north
D – get true north and lubber line aligned
Ref: all
Ans: A
5561. An aircraft is taking off on a runway heading 045o
, in still air, with a compass
having 0o
deviation. The runway is on an agonic line. What will the compass
read if you are in the northern hemisphere?
A – compass moves to less than 045o
B – compass moves to more than 045o
C – compass stays on 045o
if wings are kept level
D – compass remains on 045o
Ref: all
Ans: A
5595. In the southern hemisphere during deceleration following a landing in an
Easterly direction, the magnetic compass will indicate:
A – a heading fluctuating about 090o
B – an apparent turn to the South
C – no apparent turn
D – an apparent turn to the North
Ref: all
Ans: D
5597. A pilot wishes to turn left on to a northerly heading with a 10o
bank at a
latitude of 50o
North. Using a direct reading compass, in order to achieve this
he must stop the turn on an approximate heading of:
A – 355o
B – 030o
C – 330o
D – 015o
Ref: all
Ans: B
5605. The magnetic heading can be derived from the true heading by means of a:
A – map showing the isoclinic lines
B – map showing the isogonal lines
C – deviation correction curve
D – compass swinging curve
Ref: all
Ans: B
5609. The purpose of a compass swing is to attempt to coincide the indications of:
A – compass north and true north
B – compass north and magnetic north
C – true north and magnetic north
D – compass swinging curve
Ref: all
Ans: B
5621. The purpose of compass swinging is to determine the deviation of a magnetic
compass:
A – on a given heading
B – on any heading
C – at any latitude
D – at a given latitude
Ref: all
Ans: B
5641. The quadrantal deviation of a magnetic compass is corrected by using:
A – magnetized needles
B – hard iron pieces
C – pairs of permanent magnets
D – soft iron pieces
Ref: all
Ans: D
5667. The quadrantal deviation of the magnetic compass is due to the action of:
A – the hard iron ices and the soft iron pieces influenced by the hard iron
pieces
B – the soft iron pieces influenced by the geomagnetic field
C – the hard iron pieces influenced by the geomagnetic field
D – the hard iron pieces influenced by the mild iron pieces
Ref: all
Ans: B
5688. The compass heading can be derived from the magnetic heading by reference
to a:
A – map showing the isogonic lines
B – map showing the isoclinic lines
C – deviation correction curve
D – compass swinging curve
Ref: all
Ans: D
5692. Magnetic compass swinging is carried out to reduce as much as possible:
A – variation
B – deviation
C – regulation
D – acceleration
Ref: all
Ans: B
5694. An aircraft is fitted with a direct reading magnetic compass. Upon landing in
a northerly direction the compass will indicate:
A – no change
B – an oscillation to its North alignment
C – a turn towards East
D – a turn towards West
Ref: all
Ans: A
5711. A pilot wishes to turn right on to a southerly heading with 20o
bank at a
latitude of 20o
North. Using a direct reading compass, in order to achieve this
he must stop the turn on an approximate heading of:
A – 170o
B – 150o
C – 200o
D – 180o
Ref: all
Ans: C
5738. The fields affecting a magnetic compass originate from:
1) magnetic masses
2) ferrous metal masses
3) non-ferrous metal masses
4) electrical currents
The combination of correct statements is:
A – 1, 2, 3
B – 1, 2, 4
C – 1, 2, 3, 4
D – 1, 3, 4
Ref: all
Ans: B
5742. Which of the following will effect a direct reading compass?
1) ferrous metals
2) non-ferrous metals
3) electrical equipment
A – 1 only
B – 1, 3
C – 1, 2
D – all 3
Ref: all
Ans: B
12032. In the Southern hemisphere, during deceleration following a landing in a
Westerly direction, the magnetic compass will indicate:
A – no apparent turn
B – a heading fluctuating about 270o
C – an apparent turn to the North
D – an apparent turn to the South
Ref: all
Ans: C
12044. An aircraft takes off on a runway with an alignment of 45o
. The isogonic line
on the area chart indicates 0o
. The compass deviation is 0o
. On a take-off
with zero wind the northerly turning error:
A – will be null
B – is such that the compass will indicate a value noticeably below 045o
C – is such that the compass will indicate a value noticeably above 045o
D – will be null if the wings are kept level
Ref: all
Ans: B
20506. A flux valve detects the horizontal of the earth’s magnetic field
1) the flux valve is made of a pair of soft iron bars
2) the information can be used by a “flux gate” compass or a directional gyro
3) the flux gate valve signal comes from the error detector
4) the accuracy on the value of the magnetic field indication is less than 0.5%
Which of the following combinations contains all of the correct statements?
A – 2, 4
B – 1, 2, 4
C – 1, 4
D – 1, 2
Ref: all
Ans: A
20510. A gyromagnetic compass is a system which always consists of:
1) a horizontal axis gyro
2) a vertical axis gyro
3) an earth’s magnetic field detector
4) an erection mechanism to maintain the gyro axis horizontal
5) a torque motor to maintain the gyro’s rotor axis within its horizontal
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 2, 3, 5
B – 1, 4
C – 1, 3, 4, 5
D – 2, 3
Ref: all
Ans: C
20524. About a magnetic compass:
A – errors of parallax are due to the oscillation of the compass rose
B – acceleration errors are due to the angle of dip
C – acceleration errors are due to Schuler oscillations
D – turning error is due to the vertical component of the earth’s magnetic field
Ref: all
Ans: D
20532. An aircraft takes-off on a runway with an alignment of 045o
, the compass is
made for the northern hemisphere. During rolling take-off, the compass
indicates:
A – 045o
B – a value below 045o
C – a value above 045o
in the southern hemisphere
D – a value above 045o
in the northern hemisphere
Ref: all
Ans: B
20562. Concerning the direct reading magnetic compass, the turning error:
A – does not depend on the magnetic latitude
B – decreases with the magnetic latitude
C – increases with the magnetic latitude
D – decreases with the magnetic longitude
Ref: all
Ans: C
20672. Magnetic compass errors are:
A – parallax errors due to compass rose oscillations
B – due to the lateral gusts which occur when the aircraft is heading eastward
or westward
C – due to Schuler oscillations
D – due to north change, depending on the bank angle and magnetic heading
Ref: all
Ans: D
20703. The compass heading can be derived from the magnetic heading by reference
to a:
A – magnetic variation correction card
B – map showing the isoclinic lines
C – compass deviation card
D – map showing the isogonic lines
Ref: all
Ans: C
20706. The direct indicating compass is no more reliable when approaching:
1) the magnetic poles
2) the magnetic equator with a east or west heading
3) the magnetic equator with a north or south heading
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
A – 1, 2
B – 1, 2, 3
C–1
D – 1, 3
Ref: all
Ans: c
20802. The turning errors of a direct reading magnetic compass are:
A – maximum at the magnetic equator
B – maximum at the magnetic poles
C – minimum at a latitude of 45o
D – minimum at the magnetic poles
Ref: all
Ans: B
24473. The main cause of error in a DRMC is:
A – parallax in the rose
B – turning
C – magnetic deviation
D – latitude
Ref: all
Ans: B
24476. A factor giving an error on a direct indicating compass would be:
A – crosswinds – particularly on east/west headings
B – parallax due to oscillations of the compass rose
C – acceleration on east/west headings
D – turning through east/west headings
Ref: all
Ans: C
24509. True heading can be converted into magnetic heading using a compass and:
A – a map with isogonal lines
B – a map with isoclinal lines
C – a deviation card
D – a deviation curve
Ref: all
Ans: A
24527. An aircraft fitted with a DRMC is landing in a southerly direction, in the
Southern Hemisphere. What indications will be seen on the DRMC?
A – turn to east
B – no apparent turn
C – turn to west
Ref: all
Ans: B
24532. An aircraft turns from south-west to south-east when situated at 45oN what
heading should you roll out on if using a DRMC?
A – 130o
B – 115o
C – 140o
D – 155o
Ref: all
Ans: B
24553. What is the value of the angle of magnetic dip at the south pole?
A – 0o
B – 45o
C – 90o
D – 60o
Ref: all
Ans: C
24815. An aircraft is accelerating to take-off in northern hemisphere on a runway with
a QDM of 045o
. Which way does the DRMC move?
A – less than 45o
B – more than 45o
C – correct if wings are level
D – correct
Ref: all
Ans: A
24816. In a northern hemisphere, when turning right onto north, through 90o
, what
heading on your DIC should you roll out on?
A – 020o
B – 360o
C – 340o
D – 320o
Ref: all
Ans: C
24833. In a Remote Indicating Compass, what component feeds the Amplifier?
A – gyro precession signal
B – flux valve
C – annunciator
D – error detector
Ref: all
Ans: D
24834. An aircraft turns right, through 90o
, onto North, at 48N, using a direct
indicating compass. The aircraft is turning at rate 2. What heading should the
aircraft roll out on?
A – 010o
B – 030o
C – 330o
D – 350o
Ref: all
Ans: C
24841. You commence a rate 2 turn from south-east to south-west, in the Northern
Hemisphere. On what heading do you stop the turn?
A – 215o
B – 255o
C – 225o
D – 205o
Ref: all
Ans: B
25284. An aircraft lands on a southerly direction in the northern hemisphere. The DI
will:
A – Oscillate about 180 degrees
B – Does not change
C – Increases
D – Decreases
Ref: all
Ans: B
25288. An aircraft turns from SW to SE in the northern hemisphere. Using a direct
reading compass, when should the pilot stop the turn?
A – 140o
B – 115o
C – 130o
D – 155o
Ref: all
Ans: B