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Old 27th December 2001 | 23:04
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Carpass
 
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Question VSI's & DFDR questions

Recent Instruments question. If a VSI has a partially blocked orifice then:
a. The instrument will under read
b. The instrument will over read
c. There will be no effect on the reading.
I put (a) down, going on the theory that there will be a time lag induced, until the pressures inside the VSI equalise. Anyone think it's different.
Also, when does a helicopter's DFDR become active? Is it:
a. On engine start
b. When the battery is turned on.
c. When the machine lifts.
Any help much appreciated. Season's greetings to everyone.
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