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Staaf25
6th Jan 2010, 14:45
Hi again.

I had a little question about the Turn Coordinator. In figures i saw that the TC uses a vertical gyroscope but the spin axis is tilted about 30 degrees upwards. Why? The explenation is that now both yaw as roll can be measured. But what is the difference in presentation on the TC screen compared by the "old" turn and bank indicator. What are the advantages?

Thanks

Lars

happybiker
6th Jan 2010, 15:42
Lars,

Does this help? Gyroscopic Systems and Instruments (http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/GSI.htm)

Staaf25
6th Jan 2010, 15:48
Thanks, it helped a lot. I'm going to read the whole text to prepare me better for my presentation. Thanks!