Standby Instruments

From Polychop Simulations

Standby Airspeed Indicator

The image below depicts the standby airspeed indicator.

It is operated by the differential between impact and static air pressure and requires no electrical power.


Barometric Altimeter

The following image shows the barometric altimeter, that will give the pilot a reference of altitude MSL and uses the static air pressure for measuring it.

It is positioned to the right of the standby attitude.

There is input of electricity from the power assured bus. Adjusting the pressure with the knob will also adjust it in the VSD altimeter.

1. Pressure adjustment knob.


Standby Magnetic Compass

Provides the magnetic heading, and it is positioned at the right and below the RWR.


Chronometer

This indicator is located at the right of the Right Screen and above the RWR indicator.

It has 3 modes:

  • LT (Local Time),
  • UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and
  • SW (stopwatch).

You can use the Start/Stop and Reset buttons when using the SW mode.

  1. Reset/Set button.
  2. Mode button.
  3. Start/Stop button.


Free Air Temperature Gauge

This gauge represents the current external temperature, and it is in front of the fuel lever on the top of the windshield.