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Vertical Speed Indicator Quiz

nurulpetite 5 questions Updated 19 Feb 2016

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Questions in this quiz (5)

1What is the purpose of a VSI?
1. ATo indicate whether the aircraft is climbing or descending
2. BTo measure the pressure differential
3. CTo maintain the airspeed
2When there is a calibrated leak, how long will the lag takes before VSI reacts to changes in pressure?
1. A6 seconds
2. B3 seconds
3. C9 seconds
3With the use of VSI, what will happen when the aircraft climbs?
1. AThe capsule expands and static pressure drops
2. BThe diaphragm will contract and the pressure will drop faster
3. CThere will be radio signals
4What are the errors that VSI gives?
1. ASignal error
2. BFrequency error
3. CPosition error
5What will happen to the needle of the VSI when the pressures are equalized in level flight?
1. AThe needles will read zero
2. BIt will move according to the altitude of the aircraft
3. CIt will be pointed to the nearest ground station