Turn co-ordinator v Turn & Slip
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Turn co-ordinator v Turn & Slip
Could someone tell me the differences between the turn co-ordinator and the turn and slip, the pros and cons for each and specifically the reasons why you wouldn't have a turn co-ordinator in an aerobatic aircraft.
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This seems to be a favourite on the FIC test for some reason. I got asked it anyway.
The ball does the same on both so ignore that bit.
The turn indicator shows rate/direction of yaw only.
The turn co-ordinator shows rate/direction of yaw and also shows rate/direction of roll. This is due to the gyro being slightly inclined (30 degrees from memory) and thus sensing movement about the longitudinal axis.
Benefits of the turn co-ordinator are that it is more useful for limited panel flying and can also be coupled to a wing leveler.
Benefits of a turn indicator is that it will show you the correct direction of a spin even when inverted. Don't know how useful this is to most people though
FIS.
The ball does the same on both so ignore that bit.
The turn indicator shows rate/direction of yaw only.
The turn co-ordinator shows rate/direction of yaw and also shows rate/direction of roll. This is due to the gyro being slightly inclined (30 degrees from memory) and thus sensing movement about the longitudinal axis.
Benefits of the turn co-ordinator are that it is more useful for limited panel flying and can also be coupled to a wing leveler.
Benefits of a turn indicator is that it will show you the correct direction of a spin even when inverted. Don't know how useful this is to most people though
FIS.
