Turn Indicator and Inclinometer
Below the VSI is the combination Turn Indicator and Inclinometer. The turn indicator is an electrically driven gyro instrument showing rate of turn, or yaw.
Turn Indicator: A gyroscopic instrument which registers the deviation of the course of an aeroplane to right or left.
Turn Indicator This orientation instrument registers the variation of the route of a plane to right or left.
VFR Visual Flight Rules
Visibility The distance at which objects may be clearly seen ...
The turn indicator, on the left side, is electrically operated.
The radios are located in the center section of the panel, and the circuit breakers are in the lower right corner of the panel.
Instruments required for IFR flight.
G enerator
R adios (nav and com)
A ttitude indicator
B all - slip indicator
C lock (dash mounted)
Altimeter (Sensitive and adjustable)
R ate of turn indicator
D irectional gyro
(D) ME for above 24000 feet.
The rotation is quite rapid. You can perceive the rotation by outside references, and/or by the spinning of the directional gyro. (The rate-of-turn indicator is likely to be pegged.) ...
instrument that points to standard rate and allows the pilot some ease when flying in instrument conditions and there is a clock so the pilot can time himself to make sure his turn is on point. On lighter aircraft there is a 2-minute turn indicator ...
 See also: Direct, Aircraft, Flight, Speed, Attitude
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