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Forum: Private Flying

18th Jun 2019, 12:23

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Gyroscope question

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Posted By double_barrel

Actually, it is common to sail towards an object...

Actually, it is common to sail towards an object such as a lighthouse. Incredibly accurate and very simple pilotage, accounting for currents and wind, can be done by simply keeping something on a...

Forum: Private Flying

18th Jun 2019, 11:15

Replies: 12

Gyroscope question

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Posted By double_barrel

Hmm, yes, you are right of course. I had to think...

Hmm, yes, you are right of course. I had to think about that! Pointing the needle to 360 just means it's ahead of you and you will start a spiral downwind but always facing straight towards the...

Forum: Private Flying

18th Jun 2019, 04:50

Replies: 12

Gyroscope question

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Posted By double_barrel

Thanks all for the very helpful input. I am...

Thanks all for the very helpful input.

I am not surprised that the terminology in the question is considered obsolete. I am using a current textbook, but also digging through some random questions...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Jun 2019, 06:36

Replies: 12

Gyroscope question

Views: 3,599

Posted By double_barrel

Gyroscope question

Sorry! Posting another strange sample exam question here that I cannot understand:

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The answer provided is #2 - meaning that the Turn indicator does not use the principle of rigidity....

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