Vertical Speed Indicator Quiz

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Quiz on Vertical Speed Indicator
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Question 1

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What is the purpose of a VSI?
Answer
  • To indicate whether the aircraft is climbing or descending
  • To measure the pressure differential
  • To maintain the airspeed

Question 2

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When there is a calibrated leak, how long will the lag takes before VSI reacts to changes in pressure?
Answer
  • 6 seconds
  • 3 seconds
  • 9 seconds

Question 3

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With the use of VSI, what will happen when the aircraft climbs?
Answer
  • The capsule expands and static pressure drops
  • The diaphragm will contract and the pressure will drop faster
  • There will be radio signals

Question 4

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What are the errors that VSI gives?
Answer
  • Signal error
  • Frequency error
  • Position error

Question 5

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What will happen to the needle of the VSI when the pressures are equalized in level flight?
Answer
  • The needles will read zero
  • It will move according to the altitude of the aircraft
  • It will be pointed to the nearest ground station
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