Since the beginning of manned flight, it has been recognized that supplying the pilot with information about the aircraft and its operation could be useful and lead to safer flight. The Wright Brothers had very few instruments on their Wright Flyer, but they did have an engine tachometer, an anemometer (wind meter), and a stop watch. They were obviously concerned about the aircraft’s engine and the progress of their flight. From that simple beginning, a wide variety of instruments have been developed to inform flight crews of different parameters. Instrument systems now exist to provide information on the condition of the aircraft, engine, components, the aircraft’s attitude in the sky, weather, cabin environment, navigation, and communication.
- Introduction to Aircraft Instrument Systems
- Classifying Instruments
- Pressure Measuring Instruments
- Types of Pressure
- Pressure Instruments (Part One)
- Pressure Instruments (Part Two)
- Pitot-Static Pressure-Sensing Flight Instruments (Part One)
- Pitot-Static Pressure-Sensing Flight Instruments (Part Two)
- Remote Sensing and Indication
- Mechanical Movement Indicators (Part One)
- Mechanical Movement Indicators (Part Two)
- Temperature Measuring Instruments (Part One)
- Temperature Measuring Instruments (Part Two)
- Direction Indicating Instruments (Part One)
- Direction Indicating Instruments (Part Two)
- Sources of Power for Gyroscopic Instruments (Part One)
- Sources of Power for Gyroscopic Instruments (Part Two)
- Principles of Gyroscopic Instruments
- Common Gyroscopic Instruments (Part One)
- Common Gyroscopic Instruments (Part Two)
- Autopilot Systems
- Autopilot Components (Part One)
- Autopilot Components (Part Two)
- Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) and Flight Director Systems
- Electronic Instruments
- Electronic Flight Information Systems
- Flight Management System (FMS)
- Warnings and Cautions
- Instrument Installations and Markings
- Maintenance of Instruments and Instrument Systems (Part One)
- Maintenance of Instruments and Instrument Systems (Part Two)
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