RMI Flashcards
2
Q
The compass around the edge of the RMI is a….
A
Heading indicator (slave)
3
Q
What is a slaved heading indicator?
A
A slaved gyro means that the heading indicator is connected to a remotely located magnetic compass, called a flux valve, and is automatically ‘fed’ directional signals.
So you don’t need to re-set your HI every 15 minutes.
4
Q
The pointer on an RMI indicates….
A
The magnetic bearing to the station
5
Q
The heading indicator on an RMI receievs information from the …..
A
Flux valve
6
Q
The HI on an RMI does not need to be reset every 15 min because it is slaved to the….
A
Flux valve
7
Q
All hail the
A
flux valve
