SIFT Aviation Instruments and Cockpit Familiarization

Question 1

Which flight instrument uses a gyroscope to indicate the aircraft's pitch and bank attitude relative to the horizon?

Accepted Answer

Attitude Indicator

Answer

The attitude indicator (also called an artificial horizon) uses a gyroscope to display the aircraft's pitch and bank relative to the actual horizon.

Question 2

The altimeter measures altitude by sensing changes in:

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric pressure

Answer

The altimeter works by measuring static atmospheric pressure; as altitude increases, pressure decreases, and the instrument converts this change into altitude readings.

Question 3

What does the airspeed indicator measure?

Accepted Answer

The difference between pitot (dynamic) and static pressure

Answer

The airspeed indicator measures the difference between pitot (ram) air pressure and static air pressure, which corresponds to the aircraft's speed through the air.

Question 4

Which of the following instruments is part of the 'pitot-static' system?

Accepted Answer

Vertical speed indicator

Answer

The vertical speed indicator (VSI) uses the pitot-static system by measuring the rate of change in static pressure to display climb or descent rate.

Question 5

A turn coordinator displays:

Accepted Answer

Rate of turn and coordination of the turn (slip/skid)

Answer

The turn coordinator shows the rate at which the aircraft is turning and whether the turn is coordinated, using a miniature aircraft symbol and a ball inclinometer.

SIFT Exam Practice Test

SIFT Exam Practice Test

SIFT Aviation Instruments and Cockpit Familiarization