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How Does your Attitude Gyro work?
The Attitude Indicator shows rotation about both the longitudinal axis to indicate the degree of bank, and about the lateral axis to indicate pitch (nose up, level or nose down). It utilizes the rigidity characteristic of the gyro. It is gimballed to permit rotation about the lateral axis indicating pitch attitude, and about the longitudinal…
How does a Gyro Vacuum System work?
Ever wondered how your Gyro vacuum works? Here’s a very simple flow diagram of its operation. In simple, The engine driven pump sucks air through the system. The air flows in from the inlet filter, normally located under your instrument panel, directly into the inlet ports on your Artificial Horizon and Directional Gyro. The Suction…
Garmin GFC500 Autopilot now shipping
Garmin is pleased to announce it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for several aircraft models for the GFC 500 autopilot, including a wide range of Cessna 172 and 182 model aircraft. Intended for less complex piston single-engine aircraft, the GFC…
How To Care For Your Gyro: Proper Spool-Down Time
I found this posted by Duncan Aviation yesterday and thought it was brilliant for those operators who didn’t keep this in mind. We recently worked on a VG206D vertical gyro that required a complete overhaul. After landing and powering down the avionics, the aircraft was moved by a tug, which turned hard left to get…
Aeronautical Instrumentation and CMC Aviation Join Forces
Aeronautical Instrumentation is proud to announce its new partnership with CMC Aviation. The decision was made after a long deliberation to join forces with CMC Aviation, as we believe that this will bring much greater value to our valued client base, and will help in our mission to assist make Aviation in South Africa…
Headset ticking in Cirrus Aircraft
We have just been down the road of fault finding this snag only to find that Cirrus know about it already. Thought i’d share. Headset Noise The more integrated and electrical that our airplanes and our lives get the more chance for electromagnetic interference (EMI) to cause us problems. A personal example of this is…
Welcome to Aeronautical Instrumentation’s Blog
For those of you reading this and wondering who this Character is that is sending you e-mails, allow me the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Clinton Carroll, owner of Aeronautical Instrumentation at Lanseria Airport. Why am I sending this you ask? Well, I have been involved in Aviation since I was a small…
Christmas Aviator Essentials
It’s the season of giving, and that pilot in your life can be tough to shop for. Whether you’re in search of that perfect flight-bag-gadget, or a fashion piece to complement their wardrobe, Garmin have got you covered. Here is their list of aviator essentials: D2 Charlie The third-take on their popular D2 series…
Aeronautical Instrumentation Launches its new Website
Aeronautical Instrumentation is proud to have launched its all new, revamped website earlier this morning. Management took the decision to revamp the website as part of the companies continued growth and expanded service offerings to our valued customers. Look around and enjoy. Please let us know if you have any suggestions that may make your…
Flight Displays and Engine Monitoring Solutions Reimagined with G500 TXi, G600 TXi, G700 TXi and EIS TXi
We’re excited to announce Garmin’s Newest Offering, the touchscreen G500 TXi, G600 TXi and G700 TXi flight displays, as well as the engine information system (EIS) TXi. Boasting a clean-sheet touchscreen design and vibrant presentation, the TXi family incorporates greater situational awareness tools and an innovative feature set into a contemporary avionics platform. Three displays are…