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CHAPTER 5: AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 5
AIRCRAFT
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any aircraft use the same instruments and avionics
confi guration. Basic features of this equipment will
be listed here. Any variations specifi c to aircraft
models will be explained in that aircraft’s section.
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
ARTIFICIAL HORIZON
The Artifi cial Horizon or attitude
indicator is the most important
instrument in the cockpit for
instrument fl ying. It displays pitch
and bank in the usual way. Pitch
lines are spaced 5° apart.
AIRSPEED INDICATOR
The Airspeed Indicator (ASI) is
indicated in knots on the ASI
instrument. The white, green, and
yellow arcs as well as the red
line have the standard meaning.
True airspeed may be calculated
by applying the usual techniques
assuming ISA temperature.
Air speed indicator window
adjustments for TAS function on
all ELITE photo-realistic aircraft. If the air speed indication
should decrease without speed reduction, the “ Pitot” may
be iced. In order to prevent “Pitot” icing, turn on the PITOT
HEAT.
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