Vayudoot Aviation

Questions for THE TURN CO-ORDINATOR

Answer the following questions

1. A turn co-ordinator has (i) ..... pivoted (ii) ........ in the case

a single gimbal ring longitudinally

two gimbal rings orthogonally

two gimbal rings mutually perpendicular

one gimbal ring laterally

2. The gimbal ring of a turn co-ordinator is inclined at about 30° with respect to the aircraft's longitudinal axis in order

make the gyro more effective during inverted flight

make the gyro sensitive to banking of the aircraft as well as to turning

have a higher rotor speed which will prolong the life of the instrument

make the rate of turn more accurate