AVSC 1100 CHAPTER 2 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward
the north if
an aircraft is decelerated while on an east or west heading.
a left turn is entered from a west heading.
an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading. - Answers - an aircraft is
accelerated while on an east or west heading
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the
presence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass.
difference in the location between true north and magnetic north.
magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force. - Answers -
magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight.
As long as the airspeed is constant.
During turns if the bank does not exceed 18 0. - Answers - Only in straight-and-level
unaccelerated flight.
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by
a northerly turning error.
certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft.
the difference in location of true north and magnetic north. - Answers - certain metals
and electrical systems within the aircraft.
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic
compass
a turn momentarily.
correctly when on a north or south heading.
a turn toward the south. - Answers - correctly when on a north or south heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn
toward the west if
a left turn is entered from a north heading.
, a right turn is entered from a north heading.
an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading. - Answers - a right turn is entered
from a north heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward
the south when
a left turn is entered from an east heading.
a right turn is entered from a west heading.
the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading. - Answers - the aircraft is
decelerated while on a west heading.
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate
turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually
occurring.
The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the airplane. - Answers - The compass will indicate a turn to the
right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn
toward the east if
an aircraft is decelerated while on a south heading.
an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading.
a left turn is entered from a north heading. - Answers - a left turn is entered from a north
heading.
The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
Altimeter.
Vertical-speed indicator.
Airspeed indicator. - Answers - Airspeed indicator.
Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged?
Altimeter.
Vertical speed indicator.
Airspeed indicator. - Answers - Airspeed indicator.
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be
affected?
The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn and-slip indicator.
ANSWERS
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward
the north if
an aircraft is decelerated while on an east or west heading.
a left turn is entered from a west heading.
an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading. - Answers - an aircraft is
accelerated while on an east or west heading
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the
presence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass.
difference in the location between true north and magnetic north.
magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force. - Answers -
magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight.
As long as the airspeed is constant.
During turns if the bank does not exceed 18 0. - Answers - Only in straight-and-level
unaccelerated flight.
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by
a northerly turning error.
certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft.
the difference in location of true north and magnetic north. - Answers - certain metals
and electrical systems within the aircraft.
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic
compass
a turn momentarily.
correctly when on a north or south heading.
a turn toward the south. - Answers - correctly when on a north or south heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn
toward the west if
a left turn is entered from a north heading.
, a right turn is entered from a north heading.
an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading. - Answers - a right turn is entered
from a north heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward
the south when
a left turn is entered from an east heading.
a right turn is entered from a west heading.
the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading. - Answers - the aircraft is
decelerated while on a west heading.
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate
turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually
occurring.
The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the airplane. - Answers - The compass will indicate a turn to the
right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn
toward the east if
an aircraft is decelerated while on a south heading.
an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading.
a left turn is entered from a north heading. - Answers - a left turn is entered from a north
heading.
The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
Altimeter.
Vertical-speed indicator.
Airspeed indicator. - Answers - Airspeed indicator.
Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged?
Altimeter.
Vertical speed indicator.
Airspeed indicator. - Answers - Airspeed indicator.
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be
affected?
The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn and-slip indicator.
