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Old August 25th 06, 04:58 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Gary Drescher
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Default primary flight instruments on partial panel

"Jose" wrote in message
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whereas the TC does show the degree to which you're banked.


The TC does not show bank. It shows rate of turn, and has a temporary
indication of bank intended to "lead" the turn indication. If you slip or
skid, the TC will shortly indicate "straight" (non turning) flight. Even
though you are banked, you are going straight.

Nonetheless, it's what I would use as primary, if I only had that and the
whiskey compass.


Yup. The crucial point is that the inclinometer tells you about slipping or
skidding. So if it's centered, then the TC indeed tells you whether you're
banked or level.

--Gary